Light Trespass: Babylon vs Huntington
How do light trespass rules compare between Babylon, NY and Huntington, NY?
Babylon and Huntington have similar restriction levels.
Babylon, NY
Suffolk County
Babylon prohibits direct glare crossing property lines under Chapter 179 nuisance provisions. Maximum spillover is 0.5 footcandles at a residential property line, enforced on complaint by the Division of Building.
View full Babylon rules →Huntington, NY
Suffolk County
Huntington prohibits light trespass causing nuisance onto adjacent properties under Town Code Chapter 198 and general nuisance provisions. Glare directed at public roadways also prohibited. Complaints handled by Public Safety and Planning.
View full Huntington rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Babylon | Huntington |
|---|---|---|
| Spillover Limit | 0.5 fc at property line | - |
| Code | Chapter 179 | Huntington Ch. 156/198 |
| Correction Window | 30 days | - |
| Enforcement | Division of Building | - |
| Civil Remedy | Private nuisance suit | - |
| Measurement | - | Property line |
| Sports | - | Off by 10-11 PM |
| Resolution | - | Mediation available |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Babylon FAQ
Who enforces this in Babylon?
Babylon code enforcement at (631) 957-3000 handles complaints.
Who enforces this in Babylon?
Babylon code enforcement at (631) 957-3000 handles complaints.
Huntington FAQ
Who enforces this in Huntington?
Huntington code enforcement at (631) 351-3000 handles complaints.
Who enforces this in Huntington?
Huntington code enforcement at (631) 351-3000 handles complaints.
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