2 rules for unincorporated Henrico County, Virginia.
Verified from official government sources
Henrico County has no formal dark-sky ordinance, but its zoning code requires exterior building and security lighting to be full-cutoff, shielded, or angled downward, and caps parking-lot light poles at 30 feet (20 feet near property lines).
Henrico County Code § 24-3850(C)(1)
All exterior building or security lighting must be full cutoff, shielded, or angled downward to focus the light only on the intended doorway or walkway.
Henrico County limits sign illumination to no more than 0.5 foot candle above ambient light at any property line, and requires exterior lighting to prevent the direct view of the light source from neighboring homes.
Henrico County Code § 24-104.1(g)(4)
Illumination from any sign shall not exceed 0.5 foot candle above ambient lighting conditions at any property line, and shall not shine directly into oncoming traffic or directly into a dwelling.
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