Light Trespass: Dublin vs Westerville
How do light trespass rules compare between Dublin, OH and Westerville, OH?
Dublin and Westerville 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 →Westerville, OH
Franklin County
Westerville treats excessive light spillover from one property onto another as a nuisance under Codified Ordinance 521.08. Complaints investigated by Code Enforcement. Standard threshold is 0.5 footcandles at a residential property line, measured at the receiving property.
View full Westerville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Dublin | Westerville |
|---|---|---|
| Property Line | 0.5 foot-candles max | - |
| Residential Wall | 0.1 foot-candles | - |
| Enforcement | Night-time measurement | - |
| Civil | Nuisance claim available | - |
| Threshold | - | 0.5 footcandles at property line |
| Code | - | Westerville CO 521.08 and 1171.10 |
| Investigator | - | Code Enforcement |
| Typical Fix | - | Shield or redirect fixtures |
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.
Westerville FAQ
Who enforces this in Westerville?
Westerville code enforcement at (614) 901-6400 handles complaints.
Who enforces this in Westerville?
Westerville code enforcement at (614) 901-6400 handles complaints.
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