Outdoor Lighting in Vanderburgh County, IN (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Vanderburgh County, Indiana.

Verified from official government sources

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

Light Trespass & Shielding

Vanderburgh County requires that lighting for off-street parking areas outside residential districts be shaded and positioned so it does not glare onto neighboring properties or into the street. Section 17.24.040(D) is the county zoning code's core outdoor-lighting standard, reviewed alongside paving and drainage when a nonresidential parking lot is permitted.

Vanderburgh County Parking Lot Light Trespass Rule

Some Restrictions

Vanderburgh County Code § 17.24.040(D)

D. Lighting. Lighting must be shaded and shall be located so that it does not cause glare onto adjacent properties or interfere with street traffic.

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Billboard Lighting

Vanderburgh County requires every illuminated sign, including off-premises billboards, to be shielded so its light stays off neighboring properties and roadways. Section 17.26.220(E) bans glare across property lines, caps top-mounted fixtures at six inches above the sign face, and forces electronic billboards to auto-dim or switch to a dark background from sunset to sunrise.

Vanderburgh County Billboard Sign Lighting Rules

Some Restrictions

Vanderburgh County Code § 17.26.220(E)

E. Illumination. The intent of the following provisions is to minimize the impacts from sign lighting for all types of sign illumination and to ensure that light trespass does not create a nuisance for nearby properties or a traffic safety hazard for motorists on the roadways due to glare or other intensive light emission. In addition, the following requirements are established for specific ...

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Outdoor Lighting by City in Vanderburgh County

1 cities in Vanderburgh County have their own outdoor lighting rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

EvansvillePop. 117,298

2 verified rules • Dark Sky Rules, Light Trespass & Shielding

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