Outdoor Lighting in Racine County, WI (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Racine County, Wisconsin.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Racine County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Light Trespass & Shielding
Racine County zoning bars any exterior lighting on a lot from shining glare across the property line: fixtures illuminating buildings, signs, or parking lots must be shielded so direct radiation stays off neighboring parcels and the public right-of-way.
Light Trespass Rules in Racine County, Wisconsin
Some RestrictionsRacine County Code § 20-1065(1)
Any lighting source on any use, lot or parcel which is for the purpose of illuminating any structure exterior, sign, parking lot or outdoor area shall be established in a manner which satisfies the following conditions: (1) Such lighting shall be arranged, oriented or shielded in such a manner that direct radiation or glare from such source does not penetrate adjacent or nearby parcels or the p...
Outdoor Lighting by City in Racine County
1 cities in Racine County have their own outdoor lighting rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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