Coral Springs, FL Outdoor Lighting: Dark Sky Rules (2026)

The Coral Springs Land Development Code, Chapter 25 (Zoning Ordinance), includes outdoor lighting standards as part of site development regulations. Section 250130 addresses height and lighting requirements. All exterior lighting fixtures for commercial, industrial, and multifamily developments must be full-cutoff type to direct light downward and prevent glare and sky glow. Illumination at property lines adjacent to residential zones may not exceed 1.0 foot-candle. Site plan review by the Development Services Department evaluates lighting plans for compliance with these standards. For residential properties, exterior lighting is not subject to the same formal standards, but light that constitutes a nuisance to neighboring properties may be addressed under Chapter 11 (Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions) of the Code of Ordinances as a nuisance. Florida also has turtle lighting requirements under FL §379.2431 and FWC rules, though Coral Springs is not a coastal city and is generally not subject to sea turtle lighting regulations. The city's Parks and Recreation Department maintains shielded lighting in public parks and recreation facilities.