Outdoor Lighting in Hamilton County, OH (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Hamilton County, Ohio.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Hamilton County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Dark Sky Rules
Hamilton County has no countywide dark-sky lighting code. Shielding, fixture, and glare standards for outdoor lighting are adopted by individual cities, villages, and townships under their zoning authority (ORC Chapter 519 for townships).
Dark-sky lighting rules are local, not countywide
Some RestrictionsORC 519.02(A)
...the board of township trustees may regulate by resolution, in accordance with a comprehensive plan, the location, height, bulk, number of stories, and size of buildings and other structures... reasonable landscaping standards and architectural standards...
Outdoor Lighting by City in Hamilton County
1 cities in Hamilton County have their own outdoor lighting rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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