Outdoor Lighting in Winnebago County, WI (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Winnebago County, Wisconsin.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Winnebago County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Light Trespass & Shielding
Winnebago County requires externally lit signs to be shaded and shielded away from neighboring properties, bans flashing, color-changing, or moving sign illumination, but sets no general outdoor-lighting or dark-sky standard beyond signage.
Winnebago County Sign Lighting & Glare Rules
Light RestrictionsWinnebago County Code Ch. 23 (Town/County Zoning), Article 12, § 23.12-6 General limitations on illumination
Illumination of a sign when allowed by this article shall comply with the following requirements: (1) Internal or external illumination shall not flash or change color. (2) Lighting for an externally illuminated sign shall be shaded, shielded, and directed away from surrounding properties and vehicular traffic. ... (5) Lighting shall not oscillate or move or give the appearance of movement.
Outdoor Lighting by City in Winnebago County
1 cities in Winnebago County have their own outdoor lighting rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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