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Outdoor Lighting in Oak Park, IL (2026)

2 verified outdoor lighting rules for Oak Park, Illinois, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Dark Sky Rules

Oak Park regulates outdoor lighting to minimize light pollution and glare in residential neighborhoods. The village's zoning ordinance requires outdoor lighting fixtures to be directed downward and shielded to prevent light trespass onto adjacent properties. Commercial properties face additional lighting standards. Full cutoff fixtures are encouraged.

Oak Park Outdoor Lighting & Dark Sky Standards

Some Restrictions

Light Trespass

Oak Park prohibits outdoor lighting that creates glare or light trespass onto adjacent residential properties. Property owners must shield and direct lighting fixtures to confine illumination to their own property. Code Enforcement handles complaints about intrusive lighting from neighbors or commercial properties.

Oak Park Light Trespass & Glare Regulations

Some Restrictions

Looking for Cook County county-wide rules?

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

Outdoor Lighting in Cook County