Gwinnett Index

Duluth UDC § 304.03

Single-Family Attached (Townhomes)

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
99
Adopted
2025-09-08
Amended through
2026-07-13
Source
Adopted PDF

Text

a. There shall be a minimum of three units and a maximum of eight units per building of attached townhome units. b. No dwelling shall be situated as to face the rear of another dwelling structure within the development or on adjoining properties, unless differences in terrain and elevation would provide effective visual separation. c. No more than two contiguous dwellings that form a part of a single building shall have the same setback or roof line. Said setback and roof line shall be varied by a minimum of two feet. d. Required building materials are brick, stone, and/or natural wood or Cement-based Artificial Wood Siding (Hardi-Plank/Board) siding. e. Material or color changes should occur at a change of plane. f. Private, usable open space, such as balconies, sundecks, patios, etc., shall be provided contiguously to each dwelling unit. The area of such open space provided for each unit shall not be less than 10 percent of 98 | P a g e Article Three. Restrictions on Particular Uses the floor area of the unit served. The location and number of square feet shall be clearly indicated on the site plan. g. For fee-simple townhouses, each lot shall have a minimum area of 1,800 square feet. This requirement may be waived by the Department of Planning and Development for zero lot line townhomes, provided that the developer includes a provision in the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for the project that clearly describes the maintenance and access of all common areas, streets, alleys and driveways. h. Each lot shall have a minimum width of twenty-two (22) feet. i. Building coverage shall not exceed 80% of any lot. This requirement may be waived by the Department of Planning and Development for zero lot line townhomes. j. The minimum heated floor area for a townhouse unit shall be 2,200 square feet. k. Townhouse buildings shall be separated by a minimum of twenty (20) feet. Architectural features may be allowed to extend into the building separation requirement. Private Space Covered Parking Illustrative examples of private, usable space per townhome unit and covered parking (see also the Parking and Loading Requirements Article).