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Outdoor Lighting in Little Elm, TX (2026)

2 verified outdoor lighting rules for Little Elm, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Dark Sky Rules

Little Elm requires shielded outdoor lighting fixtures and limits glare through its zoning standards. Light at residential property boundaries must not exceed one foot-candle.

Dark Sky Rules in Little Elm

Some Restrictions

Light Trespass

Little Elm prohibits outdoor lighting from casting excessive illumination onto neighboring properties. Light at residential property lines must not exceed one foot-candle.

Light Trespass Rules in Little Elm

Some Restrictions

Looking for Denton County county-wide rules?

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

Outdoor Lighting in Denton County