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Outdoor Lighting in Richardson, TX (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Dark Sky Rules

Richardson does not have IDA dark-sky certification but regulates glare, upward light, and fixture shielding through its zoning and property maintenance code.

Richardson Dark Sky Lighting Rules

Some Restrictions

Light Trespass

Outdoor lighting in Richardson may not exceed 0.5 footcandles at residential property lines; violators can be cited under the nuisance ordinance.

Richardson Light Trespass Rules

Some Restrictions

Looking for Dallas County county-wide rules?

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

Outdoor Lighting in Dallas County