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Outdoor Lighting in Aurora, CO (2026)

2 verified outdoor lighting rules for Aurora, Colorado, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Dark Sky Rules

Aurora requires outdoor lighting to be fully shielded and directed downward for new commercial and multi-family projects; residential lighting has fewer restrictions.

Light Trespass

Aurora prohibits outdoor lighting that causes significant glare or spills substantial illumination onto neighboring residential properties under nuisance provisions.

Looking for Arapahoe County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Aurora city rules.

Outdoor Lighting in Arapahoe County