Light Trespass: Dublin vs Grove City
How do light trespass rules compare between Dublin, OH and Grove City, OH?
Dublin and Grove City have similar restriction levels.
Dublin, OH
Franklin County
Dublin Code 153.149 caps light trespass onto residential property at 0.5 foot-candles at the property line and 0.1 foot-candles at any residential building wall. Complaints handled by Dublin Code Enforcement with photometric measurement.
View full Dublin rules →Grove City, OH
Franklin County
Grove City Nuisance Code Chapter 660.12 treats excessive light crossing property lines as a public nuisance when it substantially interferes with neighboring property use. No specific foot-candle threshold for residential trespass; handled case-by-case by Code Enforcement.
View full Grove City rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Dublin | Grove City |
|---|---|---|
| Property Line | 0.5 foot-candles max | - |
| Residential Wall | 0.1 foot-candles | - |
| Enforcement | Night-time measurement | - |
| Civil | Nuisance claim available | - |
| Code | - | GC Ch 660.12 Nuisance |
| Commercial Limit | - | 0.0 fc at residential line |
| Abatement | - | 30 days notice |
| Fine | - | Up to $150 |
| Civil Remedy | - | Available |
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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