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Outdoor Lighting in White Plains, NY (2026)

2 verified outdoor lighting rules for White Plains, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Dark Sky Rules

White Plains Zoning Code regulates outdoor lighting in commercial and mixed-use districts — fixtures must be fully shielded, directed downward, and limited in lumens at property lines. No formal dark-sky designation.

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Some Restrictions

Light Trespass

Light trespass onto neighboring properties is addressed through the Zoning Code's property-line illumination limits and general nuisance provisions. Complaints handled by Building Department and code enforcement.

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Some Restrictions

Looking for Westchester County county-wide rules?

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

Outdoor Lighting in Westchester County