Outdoor Lighting in Linn County, IA (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Linn County, Iowa.
Verified from official government sources
Dark Sky Rules
Linn County has no blanket dark-sky ordinance, but its zoning code requires off-street parking lighting to be shielded and aimed downward and away from neighboring homes and public streets so it doesn't become a nuisance.
Linn County Outdoor Lighting Shielding
Light RestrictionsLinn County Code § 107-93(e)(5)g
Any lighting used to illuminate off-street parking areas shall be directed downward and away from residential properties and public streets in such a way as not to create a nuisance. h.Maintenance. Off-street parking areas shall be maintained in good condition and any required marking, surfacing, grading and drainage shall be meet the conditions of approval on an on-going basis. i.Location. O...
Light Trespass & Shielding
Off-street parking lot lighting in unincorporated Linn County must point downward and away from homes and public streets: the code treats spillover light onto residential property as a nuisance.
Linn County Parking Lot Lighting Rules
Light RestrictionsLinn County Code § 107-93(e)(5)(g)
Lighting. Any lighting used to illuminate off-street parking areas shall be directed downward and away from residential properties and public streets in such a way as not to create a nuisance. h.Maintenance. Off-street parking areas shall be maintained in good condition and any required marking, surfacing, grading and drainage shall be meet the conditions of approval on an on-going basis. i.L...
Outdoor Lighting by City in Linn County
1 cities in Linn County have their own outdoor lighting rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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