Light Pollution

Sections of Montgomery County Code
Pertaining to Outdoor Lighting

 Zoning Ordinance, Volume 4, Chapter 59

59-C-2.23. R-H zone-Lighting.

Luminaries on parking lots must not be more than 10 feet above ground level and outdoor lighting must not shine in apartment windows or reflect or cause glare into abutting or facing premises.

59-G-2.24. Golf courses and country clubs.

(c) All outdoor lighting shall be located, shielded, landscaped or otherwise buffered so that no direct light shall constitute an intrusion into any residential area. 

59-G-2.241. Golf Course in the RDT Zone.

(f) No outdoor lighting is permitted except for security and safety purposes. Any such lighting must be shielded so that direct light is not visible from any residence and would not adversely affect an adjoining road, highway, or other nearby use.

59-G-2.25. Golf driving range.

(f) Any outdoor lighting must be situated and shielded so that no direct light is visible from any residence or has an adverse impact on adjoining roadways or other neighboring uses.