Outdoor Lighting in Genesee County, MI (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated 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 Restrictions

MCL 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

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Light Trespass

Genesee County does not enforce a light-trespass rule. Whether glare or light spilling onto a neighbor's property is limited comes from your local zoning or nuisance ordinance, not from the county.

Light trespass handled by your city or township

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

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