Outdoor Lighting in Bay County, FL (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated Bay County, Florida.

Verified from official government sources

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

Dark Sky Rules

Bay County's Gulf beaches are sea-turtle nesting habitat, so beachfront lighting is regulated to protect hatchlings. Under Florida's coastal-lighting law and Panama City Beach's ordinance, beach-visible lights must be low, long-wavelength amber, and shielded from May 1 through October 31.

Bay County Sea-Turtle & Outdoor Lighting Rules

Some Restrictions

Fla. Stat. section 161.163

The department shall also adopt by rule guidelines for local government regulations that control beachfront lighting to protect hatching sea turtles.

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