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Outdoor Lighting in Parma, OH (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Dark Sky Rules

Parma has no formal dark-sky ordinance. General nuisance and property maintenance rules apply to lighting that trespasses onto neighboring properties. Commercial site lighting reviewed during plan approval.

Outdoor Lighting: Dark Sky Rules

Few Restrictions

Light Trespass

Parma addresses light trespass through nuisance complaints and property maintenance code. Commercial lighting must not exceed 0.5 foot-candles at residential property lines. Residential disputes typically resolved neighbor-to-neighbor or via civil court.

Outdoor Lighting: Light Trespass

Some Restrictions

Looking for Cuyahoga County county-wide rules?

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

Outdoor Lighting in Cuyahoga County