2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Franklin County, Ohio.
Verified from official government sources
Franklin County has no dark-sky ordinance. Columbus Code §3321.11 requires shielded fixtures in new commercial development and parking lots to minimize glare. No IDA dark-sky certified communities in Franklin County due to urban light dome from metropolitan area.
Franklin County light trespass complaints handled through municipal code enforcement or civil nuisance action. Columbus Code §3321.11 caps light spillover at 0.5 footcandle at residential property lines. Neighbor disputes over porch and security lighting common in dense urban neighborhoods.
4 cities in Franklin County have their own outdoor lighting rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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