JACKSON, Wyo. — All outdoor decorative lighting, including holiday string lighting, must be taken down by Tuesday, Jan. 10 in order to comply with Teton County’s Land Development Regulations (LDR’s).
In the past, County LDRs have only allowed string lighting on buildings between November 15 and January 10, but following a recent amendment approved by the Teton County Board of County Commissioners, string lighting restrictions now also include signage, trees and/or vegetation. Additionally, flickering or flashing outdoor lighting is never allowed in Teton County.
The new regulations aim to make outdoor lighting in our community more dark sky friendly for public and wildlife safety, and for stargazing.
The recent amendments make Teton County eligible for an International Dark Sky Community designation by the International Dark Sky Association, which would make Teton County the first County in the world to receive such distinction.
The rules for exterior decorative lighting are on page 241 of the County LDRs, Section 5.3.1 C, which can be found here.
