Outdoor Lighting in Davidson County, NC (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Davidson County, North Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Davidson County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Light Trespass & Shielding
In unincorporated Davidson County, a truck stop approved as a special use in the Heavy Industrial district must install full cut off outdoor lighting fixtures, and no lighting may be directed onto adjacent property. The Board of County Commissioners attaches this shielding standard, along with setback, fencing and screening conditions, to every truck stop special use permit under Article V of the county Zoning Ordinance.
Davidson County Truck Stop Outdoor Lighting Rule
Some RestrictionsDavidson County Zoning Ordinance, Art. V(MM), Standard C
C. Any outdoor lighting associated with the truck stop or other amenity areas shall be installed as full cut‐off fixtures. Residential dusk‐to dawn lighting is permitted elsewhere on the site. No lighting shall be directed onto adjacent property and shall be shielded to prevent such light pollution.
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