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Milton council adopts ordinance banning consumer fireworks within 200 yards of equine facilities, effective July 1
Summary
Following state law allowing local restrictions, the Milton City Council approved a UDC amendment to prohibit consumer fireworks within 200 yards of parcels where equines are housed, adding a definition of 'facility' and emphasizing public education for the first year of enforcement.
The Milton City Council voted unanimously to add language to the Unified Development Code restricting the use of consumer fireworks within 200 yards of parcels where equines are kept, adopting the local ordinance language that becomes effective July 1, 2025.
Why it matters: The change implements the state law enacted this year and is intended to reduce stress and injury risks to horses and livestock near residential fireworks displays.
Robin McDonald, the city’s zoning manager, briefed council that the 2025 Georgia legislative session produced a bill allowing governing authorities to restrict consumer…
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