Outdoor Lighting in Layton, UT (2026)
2 verified outdoor lighting rules for Layton, Utah, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Dark Sky Rules
Layton caps outdoor light fixtures at commercial, industrial, and institutional sites next to residential areas at 20 feet tall within 35 feet of the residential line, requires shielding so no light source shows above five feet at the property line, and bans uplighting or spotlighting that spills onto neighboring homes or streets under Layton Municipal Code Section 19.06.100.
Layton's Shielded Lighting Rule Near Homes
Some RestrictionsLayton Municipal Code Section 19.06.100(1)
Exterior lighting installed in commercial, industrial, and institutional uses that are adjacent to residential areas, shall submit plans and specifications for approval by the City which meet the following standards: a. Any light fixture located within 35' of a residential boundary shall not exceed a height of 20'; b. Light fixtures located more than 35' from a residential boundary shall not ex...
Light Trespass & Shielding
Commercial, industrial and institutional lighting next to homes in Layton must be shielded so the light source isn't visible above five feet at the residential property line, with fixture height capped at 20 feet within 35 feet of a residential boundary.
Layton Outdoor Lighting Glare Limits
Some RestrictionsLayton Municipal Code § 19.06.100(1)
Every use shall be so operated that it does not emit an excessive or dangerous degree of fumes, dust, smoke, or other form of air pollution, and heat, glare, or radiation beyond any lot on which the use is located. ... 1. Exterior lighting installed in commercial, industrial, and institutional uses that are adjacent to residential areas, shall submit plans and specifications for approval by the...
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