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Outdoor Lighting in Anderson County, SC (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated Anderson County, South Carolina.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Anderson County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Light Trespass & Shielding

Anderson County Code § 24-176 requires exterior illumination on nonresidential sites to be designed to promote safety and security while limiting light trespass and reducing glare, and mandates that every exterior lighting design meet the IESNA (Illuminating Engineering Society of North America) guidelines.

Anderson County Exterior Lighting Light Trespass Rule

Some Restrictions

Anderson County Code of Ordinances § 24-176

Exterior illumination shall be carefully considered in order to promote safety and security while limiting light trespass and reducing glare. All exterior lighting designs shall meet the IESNA (Illuminating Engineering Society of North America) guidelines.

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