2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Albany County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Albany County towns including Bethlehem, Guilderland, and New Scotland restrict outdoor lighting through zoning codes requiring fully shielded fixtures. Commercial lighting cannot spill onto residential properties. State Capitol District has no countywide dark-sky law.
Light trespass (glare onto neighboring property) addressed through nuisance provisions in most Albany County zoning codes. Excessive glare may trigger code enforcement review.
1 cities in Albany County have their own outdoor lighting rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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