Outdoor Lighting in Canyon County, ID (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Canyon County, Idaho.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Canyon County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Light Trespass & Shielding
In unincorporated Canyon County, Idaho, the only county rule addressing light spilling onto neighboring land applies to Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations sited in agricultural or industrial zones. Canyon County Code section 08-01-11 requires CAFO lighting to be shielded and aimed down and inward so direct glare stays inside the facility's own property lines. No general residential or commercial light trespass ordinance exists elsewhere in the code.
Canyon County, ID: CAFO Lighting Stays On Site
Some RestrictionsCanyon County Code §§ 08-01-06, 08-01-11
DIRECT GLARE: Intense light resulting from a high luminance or insufficiently shielded light source in the field of view. This type of light often causes annoyance, discomfort, or loss in visual performance and visibility. ... 1. The new CAFO shall be within an area zoned A (agricultural), M-1 (light industrial), M-2 (heavy industrial) or IP (industrial park), where appropriate. ... 4. Lights s...
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