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Citation
Lexington, Kentucky 17-8
URL
https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/lexingtonfayettecoky/latest/lexingtonfaye…
Country
USA
State
Kentucky
County
Fayette
City
Lexington
Population
322,570
Dark Sky Approved Policy
No
billboard and sign illumination
light trespass
artificial light

Flashing lights prohibited near highway.

Citation
KRS § 189.045
URL
https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=6299
Country
USA
State
Kentucky
Population
4,512,310
light trespass or spillover
emergency lighting

Prohibition against use of artificial light

Citation
KRS § 150.395
URL
https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=2012
Country
USA
State
Kentucky
Population
4,512,310
light trespass or spillover
over-illumination

Highway advertising devices, what prohibited -- Spacing -- Size -- Illumination.

Citation
KRS § 177.863
URL
https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=50722
Country
USA
State
Kentucky
Population
4,512,310
billboard and sign illumination
internally illuminated sign
glare
shielding
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