Outdoor Lighting in Leon County, FL (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Leon County, Florida.

Verified from official government sources

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

Dark Sky Rules

Rural commercial and restricted uses in Leon County's Rural Zoning District must wall-mount outdoor lighting, follow Dark Sky Friendly guidelines, and use recessed bulbs and filters that hide the light source. Property-line light near homes cannot exceed 0.1 footcandles, and parking lot fixtures are capped at 15 feet.

Leon County Rural District Dark-Sky Lighting Rule

Some Restrictions

Sec. 10-6.612 (Site Design Criteria, Lighting), Leon County Code of Laws

(2) Lighting: On-site lighting including 24-hour security lighting shall be wall mounted with illumination focused on the building in a manner that limits off-site illumination, consistent with the "Dark Sky Friendly" guidelines. All exterior lighting shall have recessed bulbs and filters which conceal the source of illumination. Security lighting is permitted; however, wall or roof mounted flo...

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Light Trespass & Shielding

When a new residential development needs Type A, B, C, or D site plan review and Leon County Schools anticipates a bus stop there, the developer must install a streetlight built with full cut-off fixtures aimed downward, specifically to keep light from spilling onto neighboring properties or washing out the night sky.

Leon County's Full Cut-Off Rule for Bus-Stop Lights

Some Restrictions

Sec. 10-7.502(n)(1), Leon County Code of Laws

(n)School bus stop lighting. To plan for the lighting of school bus stops, all proposed residential development subject to Type A, B, C or D site and development plan review, as outlined in section 10-7.402, shall provide a streetlight where Leon County Schools anticipates a need for a school bus stop.(1)The following shall apply to the streetlight:a.The location, placement and fixture design s...

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Outdoor Lighting by City in Leon County

1 cities in Leon County have their own outdoor lighting rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

TallahasseePop. 200,000

3 verified rules • Billboard Lighting, Dark Sky Rules

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