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Outdoor Lighting in Lakewood, OH (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Dark Sky Rules

Lakewood requires full-cutoff fixtures for new commercial exterior lighting along Detroit and Madison corridors per Zoning 1125.10. Residential fixtures must not trespass onto neighboring property.

Outdoor Lighting: Dark Sky Rules

Some Restrictions

Light Trespass

Lakewood prohibits light shining directly onto a neighbors residence as a public nuisance under CO 521.10. Complaints handled by Housing and Building Division inspectors.

Outdoor Lighting: Light Trespass

Some Restrictions

Looking for Cuyahoga County county-wide rules?

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

Outdoor Lighting in Cuyahoga County