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Outdoor Lighting in Kirkland, WA (2026)

2 verified outdoor lighting rules for Kirkland, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Dark Sky Rules

Kirkland outdoor lighting standards in KMC Title 115 require shielded fixtures and limit light spill across property lines to protect neighbors and night-sky quality along the Lake Washington shoreline.

Dark Sky Lighting Rules in Kirkland

Some Restrictions

Light Trespass

Kirkland prohibits light trespass from one property onto another under KMC Title 115 lighting standards and nuisance provisions, with enforcement through Neighborhood Services when complaints are substantiated.

Light Trespass Rules in Kirkland

Some Restrictions

Looking for King County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Kirkland city rules.

Outdoor Lighting in King County