Outdoor Lighting in Indian River County, FL (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Indian River County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Indian River County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Dark Sky Rules
Indian River County's Atlantic coast requires sea-turtle-friendly lighting. Under Fla. Stat. 161.163 the state sets beachfront lighting guidelines, and the county's Sea Turtle Protection ordinance, LDR Chapter 932, Section 932.09, bars light visible from the beach during nesting season, March 1 through October 31.
Indian River County Dark Sky & Outdoor Lighting Rules
Heavy RestrictionsFla. 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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