Outdoor Lighting in Genesee County, MI (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Genesee County, Michigan.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Genesee County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Dark Sky Rules
Genesee County has no countywide dark-sky or outdoor-lighting ordinance. Any shielding, glare, or fixture-height requirements come from your city, village, or township zoning ordinance under the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act.
Dark-sky lighting rules are set locally, not by the county
Some RestrictionsMCL 125.3209(1)
a township that has enacted a zoning ordinance under this act is not subject to an ordinance, rule, or regulation adopted by a county under this act
Outdoor Lighting by City in Genesee County
1 cities in Genesee County have their own outdoor lighting rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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