2 rules for unincorporated Jackson County, Mississippi.
Verified from official government sources
Jackson County requires shielded outdoor lighting to prevent glare and light trespass onto neighboring properties. No formal dark-sky ordinance countywide, but sea turtle nesting protection under MS coastal rules restricts beach-facing lighting from May 1 to October 31.
Jackson County regulates outdoor lighting through zoning and nuisance provisions to prevent glare onto neighboring properties in unincorporated coastal areas between Pascagoula, Moss Point, Ocean Springs, and Gautier. Light trespass complaints are addressed via the Planning and Zoning Department under MS Code Title 19 county authority, with Dark Sky considerations emphasized along the Mississippi Sound shoreline to protect sea turtle nesting habitat.
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