Outdoor Lighting in Albany, NY (2026)
1 verified outdoor lighting rules for Albany, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Dark Sky Rules
Albany regulates outdoor lighting under Chapter 375 of the Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance (USDO). Fixtures must be full cutoff/fully shielded so the light source is not visible from adjoining properties or the public right-of-way. The code limits light trespass at residential property lines, restricts uplighting, and applies to new construction, additions, and parking-lot lighting in all districts.
Albany Outdoor Lighting Standards (USDO §375)
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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Albany city rules.
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