Outdoor Lighting in Schenectady, NY (2026)
1 verified outdoor lighting rules for Schenectady, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Light Trespass & Shielding
In Schenectady's M-1 Light Manufacturing and Warehousing District, glare from any business operation cannot throw more than 0.5 footcandle of light onto a residential district. Section 264-18D(5) sets that limit as one of several mandatory performance standards, enforced the same as the district's noise and odor rules.
Schenectady Glare Limit: 0.5 Footcandle Cap
Some RestrictionsSchenectady City Code § 264-18D(5) (M-1 Light Manufacturing and Warehousing District)
Performance standards for permitted uses. All uses permitted in this district shall operate in compliance with the following standards. Failure to operate in compliance with these standards shall be a violation of the Zoning Code and shall be subject to penalties as specified by Article XVIII of this chapter. ... Glare. ... Any operation or activity producing glare shall be conducted so that di...