Outdoor Lighting in Cherokee County, SC (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Cherokee County, South Carolina.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Cherokee County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Dark Sky Rules
In unincorporated Cherokee County, South Carolina, the downward-lighting rule is written into the solar energy system and wind farm standards. Cherokee County Code § 13-128(d)(15) requires all lighting to be shielded or directed in a downward position to prevent noxious glare, and requires a light fixture at the ends of all turnarounds.
Outdoor Lighting Rules for Solar and Wind Sites in Cherokee County, SC
Light RestrictionsCherokee County Code § 13-128(d)(7), (d)(15)
(d)The establishment and operation of solar energy systems and wind farm facilities shall comply with the following design and development standards: ... (7)No appurtenances (i.e., lighting, flags, signs, or decorations) shall be attached to the system. Lighting would be required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). ... (15)All lighting shall be shielded or directed in a downward posit...
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