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Las Vegas, NV Outdoor Lighting: Light Trespass & Shielding (2026)

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

Key Facts

Code Reference
LVMC Title 19 + Chapter 9.04
Sign Illumination Buffer
200 ft from single-family residential
Ground Lights
Must include shields or baffles
Standard
No unreasonable illumination of neighbors
Complaint Process
File with Code Enforcement

Summary

Las Vegas addresses light trespass through LVMC Title 19 development standards and nuisance provisions in Chapter 9.04. Outdoor lighting on one property must not unreasonably illuminate or create glare on adjacent residential properties. Ground-mounted or upward-directional lighting must include shields or baffles. Internally illuminated signs are prohibited on building elevations facing and within 200 feet of single-family residential zones.

C. Spill-Over Lighting. 1. Lighting Standard. No lighting from a property subject to the standards of this subchapter shall create greater than 0.5 of one foot-candle at the property line of a protected property. 2. Redirecting/Screening of Light Sources. All sources of light, including security lighting, illuminated signs, vehicular headlights and other sources, shall be directed away from protected property or screened so that the light level above is not exceeded.

Source: LVMC Title 19 Development StandardsView official code

Full Breakdown

Las Vegas codes prohibit light trespass, defined as artificial light that illuminates areas beyond the property where the fixture is installed. Security lights must be aimed and shielded to illuminate only the owner's property. Floodlights aimed at neighboring homes are prohibited. String lights and decorative lighting must not create glare for neighbors or passing traffic. Holiday lighting may have temporary exemptions. Commercial properties face stricter standards with measured lumen limits at property boundaries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I do if my neighbor's lights shine into my home?
File a complaint with Las Vegas Code Enforcement. Outdoor lighting that unreasonably illuminates neighboring residential property may violate nuisance provisions. The city may require the neighbor to install shields or redirect fixtures.
Are there specific light trespass limits?
LVMC Title 19 requires shielding for ground-mounted and upward-directional lighting and prohibits internally illuminated signs within 200 feet of single-family residential zones. General nuisance standards under Chapter 9.04 also apply.

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