Outdoor Lighting in Rankin County, MS (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Rankin County, Mississippi.

Verified from official government sources

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

Dark Sky Rules

Rankin County has no dark-sky ordinance. Brandon, Pearl, and Flowood require shielded fixtures at new commercial sites through zoning review. JAN airspace near the airport has separate FAA lighting rules. No state dark-sky law exists.

outdoor-lighting/dark-sky-rules

Few Restrictions

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Light Trespass

Rankin County has no specific light-trespass ordinance. Excessive glare onto neighbors is addressed under common-law nuisance. Brandon, Pearl, and Flowood enforce commercial glare only through site plan review.

outdoor-lighting/light-trespass

Few Restrictions

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