Outdoor Lighting in Westland, MI (2026)
1 verified outdoor lighting rules for Westland, Michigan, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Light Trespass & Shielding
Westland caps exterior lighting at one footcandle at the property line and requires fixtures to be aimed and deflected away from neighboring properties to prevent glare.
Westland Exterior Security Light Shielding
Some RestrictionsWestland Zoning Ordinance, Art. XI, § 11.14.1(b)-(c) (Ord. No. 248, eff. Jan. 1, 2025)
b. Exterior lighting shall be located and maintained to prevent the reflection and glare of light in a manner which created a nuisance or safety hazard to operators of motor vehicles, pedestrians and neighboring land uses. This provision is not intended to apply to public street lighting. c. Exterior lighting shall be of a type and design and so arranged...
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