Cobb Zoning Ord. §134 prohibits outdoor light trespass exceeding 0.5 foot-candles at a residential property line. Neighbor complaints handled by Cobb Code Enforcement (770-528-2180). Floodlights must be aimed and shielded.
Cobb County regulates light trespass under Zoning Ordinance §134 Article V. The illuminance measured at a residential property line from any adjacent commercial, multi-family, or industrial lot cannot exceed 0.5 foot-candles. Residential-to-residential disputes are handled under the nuisance provisions of Ch. 78 and via common-law nuisance. Floodlights and security lights must be aimed at and shielded to illuminate only the owner's property; wall-packs facing neighbors without shielding are typical violation triggers. Seasonal holiday lighting gets a customary exemption during November–January. Cobb Code Enforcement (770-528-2180) investigates complaints and can issue a 30-day correction notice followed by Magistrate Court citation. HOAs in East Cobb and Vinings enforce additional restrictions via CC&Rs.
Light trespass 30-day notice, then $100–$500 citation per §134. Repeated: progressive fines. Commercial properties: permit revocation possible. HOA violations: civil action through association.
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