Outdoor Lighting in Cleveland, OH (2026)
1 verified outdoor lighting rules for Cleveland, Ohio, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Light Trespass & Shielding
In Cleveland's Midtown Mixed-Use District, site lighting for buildings, signs and streets must be arranged to control light trespass and glare onto neighboring properties and public roadways, not just to light the site itself.
Cleveland Midtown District Light Trespass Standard
Some RestrictionsCleveland Codified Ordinances § 344.09(c)
(c) Lighting Requirements. Appropriate site lighting, including lights for signs, buildings and streets, shall be arranged so as to provide safety, utility and security and control light trespass and glare on adjacent properties and public roadways. Lighting shall be provided for all parking lots in the entire MMUD in accordance with the provisions set forth herein.
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