Outdoor Lighting in San Antonio, TX (2026)
2 verified outdoor lighting rules for San Antonio, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Dark Sky Rules
San Antonio's primary dark sky regulation is the Military Lighting Overlay District (MLOD) under UDC § 35-339.04. The MLOD applies within areas surrounding Camp Bullis/Camp Stanley, Randolph AFB, and Lackland AFB. Within the most restricted zone (MLR1, within 3 miles), lights must be fully shielded, color temperatures cannot exceed 4100K, and business outdoor lights exceeding 2 foot-candles must be turned off after 11 PM. Searchlights and laser lights are prohibited.
San Antonio Dark Sky & Outdoor Lighting Rules
Some RestrictionsLight Trespass
Light trespass in San Antonio is regulated within Military Lighting Overlay Districts under UDC § 35-339.04. All trespass lighting shall not exceed 2.5 foot-candles measured at the property line. Sign lighting within three-quarters of a mile of a military installation must contain dark-sky approved shielding to reduce spillover. Outside MLOD areas, light trespass is addressed through general nuisance provisions.
San Antonio Light Trespass Regulations
Some RestrictionsLooking for Bexar County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement San Antonio city rules.
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