Outdoor Lighting in Hernando County, FL (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated Hernando County, Florida.

Verified from official government sources

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

Dark Sky Rules

Hernando County has no county-wide dark-sky ordinance, and Florida has no statewide dark-sky law. New commercial development must keep glare off neighboring property under the zoning code. The county studied a coastal lighting rule in 2023.

Hernando County Dark Sky & Outdoor Lighting

Few Restrictions

Fla. Stat. § 161.163

The department shall also adopt by rule guidelines for local government regulations that control beachfront lighting to protect hatching sea turtles.

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