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Outdoor Lighting in Olathe, KS (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Dark Sky Rules

Olathe regulates outdoor lighting to reduce light pollution and glare. Fully shielded fixtures required for new installations. Lighting must be directed downward and not trespass onto neighboring properties.

Olathe Dark Sky & Outdoor Lighting Rules

Some Restrictions

Light Trespass

Olathe prohibits outdoor lighting that causes unreasonable glare or illumination on neighboring properties. Light trespass complaints are handled through code enforcement.

Olathe Light Trespass Regulations

Some Restrictions

Looking for Johnson County county-wide rules?

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

Outdoor Lighting in Johnson County