Duluth UDC § 304.01
Overhangs and Breezeways
Governing jurisdiction
Duluth
Land inside these city limits is governed by Duluth's own code and boards. A "Duluth, GA" mailing address is not proof of being inside them — most such addresses fall in unincorporated Gwinnett.
Boundary: US Census TIGERweb (Incorporated Places, ACS 2025 vintage), vintage 2025.
- Article
- 3 — Restrictions on Particular Uses
- Pages in source
- 98
- Adopted
- 2025-09-08
- Amended through
- 2026-07-13
- Source
- Adopted PDF
Text
a. Overhangs may project into a required setback a maximum of 4 feet (with administrative variance
approval), but in no case into a road right-of-way or closer than 10 feet roof line to roofline to another
building. Examples of overhangs include balconies, decks, eaves, stoops, cantilever walls, bay windows or
other appurtenances as determined by the Planning and Development Director.
b. Breezeways. Shall apply to single-family detached only.
1. Shall be located to the rear or side of the principal structure. (Note: Structures being attached via
breezeway must conform to Principal Building Setbacks).
2. Width of a breezeway roof structure shall not exceed eight feet between structure supports.
3. Breezeway height is limited to 12’.
4. Breezeway length is limited to 20’ to be considered part of the principal structure. (Note:
anything beyond 20’ would fall under Accessory Structure (203.05).
5. The breezeway must match the roof construction of the principal building.
6. The breezeway must have a finished, at grade, surface of concrete or asphalt paving.
7. In no case shall there be more than (1) breezeway attached to the principal building. A variance
must be requested to allow an additional breezeway to the property.