Outdoor Lighting in Alamance County, NC (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Alamance County, North Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Dark Sky Rules
Alamance County's Unified Development Ordinance encourages, but does not require, International Dark Sky Association-approved shielded light fixtures on heavy industrial sites. UDO Section 6.5.3(K) frames dark-sky fixtures as a way to cut monthly energy costs and limit light pollution on neighboring land, but applies only to Class I-III regulated industrial uses under county permit review, not a countywide mandate.
Alamance County IDA Dark-Sky Fixture Guidance
Light RestrictionsAlamance County UDO § 6.5.3(K)
Applicants are encouraged to use light shielding and fixtures that are approved by the International Dark Sky Association (IDA) as these fixtures conserve energy, reduce monthly costs, and minimize the impact of light pollution on surrounding properties.
Light Trespass & Shielding
Alamance County's UDO requires heavy industrial sites to shield access, walkway and parking lot lighting so it does not spill onto neighbors. UDO Section 6.5.3(K) mandates fixtures 'installed as to protect the street and neighboring properties from direct glare or hazardous interference,' reviewed through the county's Intent-to-Construct Industrial Development Permit for Class I-III uses.
Alamance County Industrial Light-Trespass Standard
Some RestrictionsAlamance County UDO § 6.5.3(K)
Access ways, walkways and parking areas shall be lighted adequately by lighting fixtures which shall be so installed as to protect the street and neighboring properties from direct glare or hazardous interference of any kind.
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