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Outdoor Lighting in Sterling Heights, MI (2026)

2 verified outdoor lighting rules for Sterling Heights, Michigan, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Dark Sky Rules

Sterling Heights regulates outdoor lighting to reduce light pollution and glare. Fully shielded fixtures required for new installations. Lighting must be directed downward and not trespass onto neighboring properties.

Sterling Heights Dark Sky & Outdoor Lighting Rules

Some Restrictions

Light Trespass

Sterling Heights prohibits outdoor lighting that causes unreasonable glare or illumination on neighboring properties. Light trespass complaints are handled through code enforcement.

Sterling Heights Light Trespass Regulations

Some Restrictions

Looking for Macomb County county-wide rules?

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

Outdoor Lighting in Macomb County