Outdoor Lighting in Fairfax, VA (2026)

1 verified outdoor lighting rules for Fairfax, Virginia, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Dark Sky Rules

The City of Fairfax does not have formal Dark Sky designation but its lighting ordinance incorporates Dark Sky principles through full-cutoff fixture requirements and light trespass limits. Warm-color LED is encouraged in newer standards. No specific color temperature cap exists in current code.

Lighting: Dark Sky

Some Restrictions

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