Outdoor Lighting in Putnam County, FL (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Putnam County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Dark Sky Rules
Unincorporated Putnam County requires every building light installed for security or looks to be a fully cut-off fixture, so no beam ever shines upward into the sky, and caps fixture height at 30 feet. Planning and Development Services can grant a narrow administrative deviation only when the applicant proves a genuine security need and adds screening for neighbors.
Putnam County Fully Cut-Off Lighting Rule
Some RestrictionsPutnam County Code § 45-601
(a)Height. The maximum height of light fixtures, except as otherwise regulated by this section, shall not exceed 30 feet.(b)Light pollution. All building lighting for security or aesthetics shall be fully cut-off type, not allowing any upward distribution of light.(c)Variance. The lighting requirements in this section may be modified by administrative deviation provided that the applicant estab...
Light Trespass & Shielding
Unincorporated Putnam County bars any lighting installation whose glare crosses onto a neighbor's land or interferes with their use and enjoyment of it. Section 45-602 forces floodlights, spotlights, sign lights and area lights to aim and shield so illumination stays on the intended task, with narrow exemptions for FAA-regulated tower lights and public roadway lighting.
Putnam County Glare And Light Trespass Rule
Some RestrictionsPutnam County Code § 45-602
(a)Generally. All lighting shall be designed, hooded or shielded to direct light so that the illumination source does not create a glare or a nuisance to any adjoining property or unreasonably interfere with the lawful use and enjoyment of any adjoining property.(b)Specific standards.(1)The lighting of any communication tower due to possible hazards to air navigation shall be exempt from this s...
Billboard Lighting
Every sign in unincorporated Putnam County, billboards included, must avoid intensity that causes glare or impairs a driver's, cyclist's or pedestrian's vision, and most illuminated faces have to be top-lighted with the light source shielded and aimed downward. Section 45-713 also bars beams aimed at residential property and any lighting that could be confused with a traffic signal.
Putnam County Sign And Billboard Glare Rule
Some RestrictionsPutnam County Code § 45-713(a), (d) & (g)
(a)Signs shall not be of such intensity or brilliance as to cause glare or impair the vision of any motorist, cyclist, or pedestrian using or entering a public way, or that are a hazard or a nuisance to occupants of any property because of glare or other characteristics. ... (d)All signs, except signs where the top of the sign is less than eight feet from the ground and less than 64 square feet...
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