Outdoor Lighting in Shawnee County, KS (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Shawnee County, Kansas.
Verified from official government sources
Dark Sky Rules
Shawnee County bans lighting on communication towers except what the FAA requires for aviation safety, and any security lighting at a tower's base must be shielded so no light spills onto neighboring properties or rights-of-way, under the county's Zoning Regulations for communication towers.
Shawnee County Tower Lighting Shielding Rule
Light RestrictionsShawnee County Zoning Regulations Sec. 26.17(12)
12. Lighting. Communication towers shall not be lighted except to insure public safety as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Security lighting around the base of a tower may be provided if the lighting is shielded so that no light is directed towards adjacent properties or rights-of-way. Any lighting required by the FAA shall consist of a white flashing light during the dayt...
Light Trespass & Shielding
Shawnee County's zoning regulations require every reviewed site plan to shield its light sources so no illumination spills onto adjoining properties. Zoning Regulations Sec. 39.06(d) also bars lighting that creates a traffic-safety hazard, and the zoning administrator enforces the standard when a site plan is required.
Shawnee County Outdoor Light Trespass Rules
Some RestrictionsShawnee County Zoning Regulations Sec. 39.06(d), General Performance Guidelines
Lighting. All site plans shall provide adequate lighting so as to assure safety and security. Lighting installations shall not have an adverse impact on traffic safety or on the surrounding area. Light sources shall be shielded, and there shall be no spillover onto adjacent properties.
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