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Clark County, NV Outdoor Lighting: Dark Sky Rules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Governing section
Title 30 § 30.04.07.B
Max brightness at property line
0.2 footcandles
Max pole height (commercial/industrial)
25 feet
Color temperature limit
Below 3,300 Kelvin
Exempt corridor
Las Vegas Blvd Gaming Corridor

Summary

Unincorporated Clark County requires shielded, downward-projecting exterior lighting in commercial and industrial districts to cut glare and preserve the night sky.

City-specific rules exist: Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson have their own dark sky rules rules that differ from Clark County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

Exterior lighting standards are intended to enhance safety, preserve the County's nighttime character, and improve the ability to view the nighttime sky in outlying areas of the County... All on-site lighting shall be shielded or otherwise designed to prevent direct glare and light trespass onto adjacent property. Brightness is measured at any shared property line and shall be no greater than 0.2 footcandles.

Source: Clark County Title 30 UDCView official code

Full Breakdown

Title 30's exterior lighting standards apply countywide in unincorporated areas, including the Strip resort corridor in Paradise and Winchester (though the Las Vegas Boulevard Gaming Corridor itself is exempted). All on-site lighting must be shielded to prevent glare and light trespass, capped at 0.2 footcandles at any shared property line. In commercial, industrial, and special districts, fixtures must be fully shielded, project downward, use warm light below 3,300 Kelvin (no white or blue-white), and stay under 25 feet on freestanding poles. Unshielded glare, rooftop fixtures, flashing or neon lighting, mercury vapor and low-pressure sodium lamps, and any light spilling above the roofline are outright prohibited.

Violations & Fines

Complaints trigger a Clark County Code Enforcement review; violators can be required to submit a lighting plan proving compliance with the shielding and footcandle standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this apply to the Las Vegas Strip?
Most of the Strip sits in unincorporated Paradise/Winchester, but the code specifically exempts the Las Vegas Boulevard Gaming Corridor defined in NRS 463.3076 from these lighting rules.
Can I use white LED floodlights on my business?
No. Commercial and industrial exterior lighting must be warm-toned, below 3,300 Kelvin: white and blue-white light is prohibited under 30.04.07.B.4.ii(b).

Sources & Official References

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