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title: "Duluth UDC (unnumbered, p.396: Definitions — G) — Duluth"
jurisdiction: duluth
governing_jurisdiction: Duluth
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# Duluth UDC (unnumbered, p.396: Definitions — G)

Definitions — G

**Governing jurisdiction: Duluth.** A "Duluth, GA" mailing address is usually NOT in the City of Duluth. Unincorporated Gwinnett is 67.3% of the county's land area and is governed by a different code, a different board and a different permit portal. Resolve the governing jurisdiction before answering any zoning question.


- **Article:** 14 — Interpretation and Definitions
- **Pages in source:** 396
- **Adopted:** 2025-09-08
- **Amended through:** 2026-07-13
- **Source:** https://www.duluthga.net/UDC_ADOPTED_9.8.2025_Amended_7-13-26.pdf

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Generalized Wetlands Map. The current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wetlands Inventory maps for the
City of Duluth, Georgia.

Grading:

1. The placement, removal, or movement of earth by use of mechanical equipment on a property.
2. Altering the shape of ground surfaces to a predetermined condition; this includes stripping, cutting, filling,
stockpiling, and shaping (or any combination thereof) and shall include the land in its cut or filled
condition.

Green Infrastructure. Stormwater management systems that mimic nature by soaking up and storing water.

Greenspace or Open Space. Permanently protected areas of the site that are preserved in a natural state.

Ground Cover. Low growing, spreading plants, other than turf grass, such as, but not limited to, ivy, liriope,
juniper, mondo grass, or sedge.

Ground Elevation. The original elevation of the ground surface prior to cutting or filling.

Grubbing. The removal of stumps or roots from a site.

Guy or Guy Wire. A cable used to support or stabilize a freestanding pole or structure, such as a lattice
telecommunications or citizen’s band antenna, utility pole, or traffic signal stanchion.