Outdoor Lighting in Bristol County, MA (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Bristol County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Dark Sky Rules
Bristol County municipalities regulate outdoor lighting through local zoning to reduce light pollution. Fully shielded fixtures are standard for new commercial development. Residential rules vary by town.
outdoor-lighting/dark-sky-rules
Some RestrictionsMass. Gen. Laws ch. 40, § 21 – By-laws of towns; purpose
Towns may, for the purposes hereinafter named, make such ordinances and by-laws, not repugnant to law, as they may judge most conducive to their welfare, which shall be binding upon all inhabitants thereof and all persons within their limits. They may, except as herein provided, affix penalties for breaches thereof not exceeding three hundred dollars for each offense, which shall enure to the t...
Outdoor Lighting by City in Bristol County
3 cities in Bristol County have their own outdoor lighting rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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