Dark Sky Rules: Dublin vs Grove City
How do dark sky rules rules compare between Dublin, OH and Grove City, OH?
Dublin and Grove City have similar restriction levels.
Dublin, OH
Franklin County
Dublin Zoning Code 153.149 regulates outdoor lighting with full cutoff fixture requirements in commercial and PUD districts. Light spillover onto adjacent residential properties cannot exceed 0.5 foot-candles at the property line.
View full Dublin rules →Grove City, OH
Franklin County
Grove City Zoning 1137.09 requires outdoor lighting to be full-cutoff (fully shielded) for commercial and multi-family development. No statewide Ohio dark-sky law. Residential exterior lighting is not regulated for shielding unless it creates a nuisance.
View full Grove City rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Dublin | Grove City |
|---|---|---|
| Fixture | Full cutoff required | - |
| Spillover | 0.5 fc at property line | - |
| Pole Height | 30 feet max | 25 ft near residential |
| Reduction | 50 percent after hours | - |
| Code | - | GC Zoning 1137.09 |
| Cutoff | - | Commercial/MF full-cutoff |
| Property Line Limit | - | 0.0 fc residential / 0.5 fc other |
| Residential | - | Not shielded-regulated |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Dublin FAQ
Who enforces this in Dublin?
Dublin code enforcement at (614) 410-4400 handles complaints.
Who enforces this in Dublin?
Dublin code enforcement at (614) 410-4400 handles complaints.
Grove City FAQ
Who enforces this in Grove City?
Grove City code enforcement at (614) 277-3100 handles complaints.
Who enforces this in Grove City?
Grove City code enforcement at (614) 277-3100 handles complaints.
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