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Outdoor Lighting in Grant County, WA (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated Grant County, Washington.

Verified from official government sources

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

Light Trespass & Shielding

Exterior lighting on any use or sign in unincorporated Grant County has to be shielded or recessed so glare and reflections stay within the parcel, aimed downward and away from neighboring properties and rights-of-way, under the Unified Development Code's lighting standards.

Grant County Exterior Lighting Trespass Rule

Some Restrictions

Grant County Unified Development Code § 23.12.190(a)(1)

(1)Exterior lighting for all uses and signs shall be energy-efficient and shielded or recessed so that direct glare and reflections are contained within the boundaries of the parcel. Exterior lighting shall be directed downward and away from adjoining properties and public rights-of-way. No lighting shall blink, flash, or be of unusually high intensity or brightness. All lighting fixtures shall...

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