Outdoor Lighting in Franklin County, KY (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Franklin County, Kentucky.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Franklin County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Light Trespass & Shielding

In unincorporated Franklin County, Kentucky, exterior lighting at a parking facility must be designed, erected and maintained so that light or glare is not directly cast upon adjacent properties or public rights-of-way. The rule is § 155.333(I)(8) of the zoning chapter, and a violation carries a fine of up to $250, with each day counted as a separate offense.

Franklin County KY Exterior Lighting and Glare Rule

Light Restrictions

Franklin County Code § 155.333(I)(8)

(8) Exterior lighting shall be designed, erected and maintained so that light or glare is not directly cast upon adjacent properties or public rights-of-way.

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Billboard Lighting

In unincorporated Franklin County, Kentucky, billboards can be lit only by external lights aimed at the sign, and each fixture must carry a deflector. The Fiscal Court allows non-premises signs only in the CH, IC and IG districts.

Billboard Lighting Rules in Franklin County, Kentucky

Some Restrictions

Franklin County Code § 155.373(C)

(A) General. ... Non-premises or advertising signs, including billboards and poster boards are permitted only in the CH, IC and IG Zone Districts. ... (C) Illumination. Non-premises advertising signs shall be permitted to be illuminated, with the following conditions. (1) Any illumination shall be external and shall be directed toward the sign. (2) Deflectors shall be attached to the lights, so...

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