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Outdoor Lighting in Yonkers, NY (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Dark Sky Rules

Yonkers does not have a formal dark-sky ordinance. NY State has no statewide dark-sky law. Outdoor lighting is regulated primarily through zoning for glare/nuisance and site plan review.

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Few Restrictions

Light Trespass

Outdoor lighting that shines directly onto a neighbor's property or into residential windows can be enforced as a nuisance under Yonkers Code. Commercial sites must shield fixtures to prevent spillover onto residences.

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Some Restrictions

Looking for Westchester County county-wide rules?

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

Outdoor Lighting in Westchester County