Outdoor Lighting in Charleston County, SC (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Charleston County, South Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Charleston County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Dark Sky Rules
Unincorporated Charleston County has no countywide dark-sky or sea-turtle lighting ordinance, per SC DNR's April 2024 list. Instead, the coastal barrier-island towns and communities set the beach-lighting rules that protect nesting sea turtles.
Outdoor & Sea-Turtle Lighting in Charleston County
Some RestrictionsSC DNR Sea Turtle Ordinance List (April 2024)
County/Municipality: Charleston County - Ordinance #/Location in Code: None. ... Dewees Island - Wildlife Outdoor Lighting Requirements/Lighting/Electrical specifications stipulated in Building Requirements. ... Isle of Palms - Sea Turtle Outdoor Lighting Regulations/Chapter 4: Zoning, Article 1, Sec. 5-4-17.
Outdoor Lighting by City in Charleston County
2 cities in Charleston County have their own outdoor lighting rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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