Outdoor Lighting in Grant County, WI (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Grant County, Wisconsin.
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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.
Dark Sky Rules
In unincorporated Grant County, Wisconsin, lighting rules attach to specific uses. A small wind energy system can be artificially lighted only if the Federal Aviation Administration requires it, with shielding to reduce visibility from the ground. Solar reviews address light pollution, and shoreland mitigation awards a point for downcast lighting within 75 feet of the water.
Outdoor Lighting Rules in Unincorporated Grant County, WI
Light RestrictionsGrant County Code §§ 236-4, 270-4, 316-50
(10) Reasonable construction standards, including: (a) Phasing to limit area of disturbance. (b) Hours of construction to limit disruption to residents. (c) Light pollution mitigation. ... B. Lighting. (1) For small wind energy systems: (a) A small wind energy wind system may be artificially lighted only if lighting is required by the Federal Aviation Administration. (b) An owner shall use shie...
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