Fort Myers Landscape Lighting Company

Fort Myers Landscape Lighting Codes & Permitting: What You Need to Know

Yes—Fort Myers has specific lighting requirements designed to protect neighbors, reduce glare, and support responsible night-time design.

• Shielded and Directed Light
  Fixtures must be shielded or recessed (cut-off style) to minimize stray lighting and glare—and should be aimed downward, not outward or upward.

• Mounting Height Limits

  • Free-standing light poles near residential zones or pedestrian walkways: max 15 ft.

  • Poles in parking areas (non-residential use): up to 25 ft.

  • Wall-mounted or building-attached fixtures may not extend above the parapet, roofline, or 25 ft—whichever is lower.
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• Prevent Light Trespass & Glare
  Fixtures must be aimed and shielded to prevent light from spilling onto adjacent properties, streets, or neighborhoods. This includes avoiding glare toward vehicles or pedestrians.
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• Commercial Lighting Curfews
  Non-essential exterior lighting at commercial properties must be turned off after business hours to reduce light disturbance.
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• Permit Requirements
  For commercial or multi-family installations, permits are required. These submissions must include:

  • A lighting plan showing fixture types, locations, and mounting heights.

  • Photometric (foot-candle) data displayed on a 20’ x 20’ grid.

  • Manufacturer specs (catalog cuts) and fixture descriptions.

We have extensive experience designing, installing, and maintaining custom landscape lighting systems throughout Fort Myers and Lee County. Over the years, our team has worked in nearly every major luxury community in the region, collaborating directly with HOAs and community associations to ensure that every design meets their specific requirements.

Because we understand the unique approval processes, fixture standards, and aesthetic preferences of these associations, we’re able to streamline approvals and deliver systems that not only enhance your home but also remain fully compliant.

Some of the top Fort Myers luxury communities we’ve worked in include:
Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club, The Landings, Pelican Preserve, Colonial Country Club, Paseo, Crown Colony, Fiddlesticks, Renaissance, Gateway, Legends, Whiskey Creek, and Caloosa Yacht & Racquet Club.

Our portfolio also includes projects across Captiva, Sanibel, and other exclusive Lee County neighborhoods. With many of these community guidelines already on file, our team can quickly guide you through the process and provide a lighting design that elevates your property while meeting HOA standards.

Yes. We’re proud to have built strong relationships with homeowners, builders, architects, and contractors throughout Fort Myers and Lee County. Whether your project is residential, commercial, or mixed-use, we can connect you with past clients and industry partners who can share firsthand what it’s like to work with us.

In Fort Myers, we’ve completed projects in nearly every luxury community — including Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club, The Landings, Pelican Preserve, Crown Colony, Fiddlesticks, Paseo, Renaissance, Colonial Country Club, and Caloosa Yacht & Racquet Club. We’ve also partnered on commercial and mixed-use properties across Lee County. Many of these clients and partners are happy to share how our lighting design, installation, and maintenance services elevated their properties and streamlined their approval processes.

We also work closely with builders, landscape architects, and general contractors in Fort Myers, ensuring that our lighting designs integrate seamlessly with larger construction and landscape plans. This collaborative approach has earned us a reputation for reliability, creativity, and design excellence—something our partners are always willing to vouch for.

If you’d like referrals specific to your Fort Myers neighborhood or project type, we’ll gladly provide contacts so you can hear directly from those who’ve experienced our work.

Project costs for landscape lighting in Fort Myers can vary widely based on the size of your property, the complexity of the design, and the overall goals of the project. We’ve completed installations as small as $1,500 for simple path or accent lighting, all the way up to $250,000+ for expansive waterfront estates and luxury communities.

Because every Fort Myers home and neighborhood has its own character and requirements, the most accurate way to determine cost is through a custom design consultation. During this process, our team will walk your property, learn your vision, and develop a detailed lighting plan tailored to your budget, style, and any HOA or community guidelines.