Outdoor Lighting in Houston, TX (2026)
2 verified outdoor lighting rules for Houston, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Dark Sky Rules
Houston does not have a dark sky ordinance. The city's primary lighting regulation is the 2023 Residential Buffering Ordinance, which addresses light trespass from commercial developments but does not comprehensively regulate outdoor lighting or light pollution.
Houston Dark Sky Regulations
Few RestrictionsLight Trespass
Houston's 2023 Residential Buffering Ordinance addresses light trespass from new commercial developments adjacent to residential areas. Wall and pole-mounted fixtures must be fully enclosed and shielded. General nuisance provisions under Chapter 10 may also apply.
Houston Light Trespass Regulations
Some RestrictionsLooking for Harris County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Houston city rules.
Outdoor Lighting in Harris County →