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Wright County, MN Outdoor Lighting: Light Trespass & Shielding (2026)

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

Key Facts

Property line
0.4 foot-candle max
Street centerline
1.0 foot-candle max
Glare
Not onto adjoining property
Sources
Hooded / controlled
Section
§155.080

Summary

Wright County caps light crossing onto a neighbor at 0.4 foot-candle at the residential property line and 1.0 foot-candle at a public street centerline under Chapter 155 §155.080. Glare may not be directed onto adjoining property.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Wright County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Any light or combination of lights which cast light on a public street shall not exceed one foot candle (meter reading) as measured from the centerline of said street. Any light or combination of lights which cast light on residential property shall not exceed 0.4 foot candles (meter reading) as measured from said property.

Source: Minnesota StatutesView official code

Full Breakdown

Section 155.080 sets measurable light-trespass limits in unincorporated townships. No light or combination of lights may exceed 1.0 foot-candle measured at a public street centerline, or 0.4 foot-candle measured at a residential property line. Direct or sky-reflected glare from floodlights or high-temperature processes like combustion or welding may not be directed onto adjoining property. Light sources must be hooded or controlled so they do not light adjacent land. A neighbor bothered by spillover complains to Wright County Planning & Zoning; inside a city, that city's code applies instead.

Violations & Fines

A fixture over the 0.4 foot-candle property-line limit or throwing glare next door draws an enforcement order to hood, reaim, or lower it, with fines for owners who ignore the notice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much light can cross onto my property in unincorporated Wright County?
No more than 0.4 foot-candle at the property line under §155.080. Sources must be hooded so they do not overlight adjacent land.
My neighbor's floodlight glares into my yard. What can I do?
File a complaint with Wright County Planning & Zoning. Section 155.080 bars glare directed onto adjoining property and caps light at 0.4 foot-candle at the line.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Wright County

Noise Ordinances: Quiet HoursSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Construction HoursSome RestrictionsDark Sky RulesSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor SoundSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Leaf Blower RulesFew RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Barking DogsSome RestrictionsParking Rules: Abandoned VehiclesSome Restrictions

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