Outdoor Lighting in Harrison County, MS (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Harrison County, Mississippi.

Verified from official government sources

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

Dark Sky Rules

Harrison County has no countywide dark-sky ordinance, but Gulf Islands National Seashore adjacency drives shielded-fixture standards. Sea turtle nesting (May-October) requires lighting restrictions on beachfront properties.

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Some Restrictions

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Light Trespass

Harrison County addresses light trespass through general nuisance ordinances rather than a dedicated code. Gulfport and Biloxi enforce 0.5 foot-candle limits at residential property lines. Coastal turtle-protection zones have stricter rules.

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Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

All Harrison County ordinances

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