2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 5 cities in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Verified from official government sources
Dark sky standards are set at the municipal level. Many towns require full-cutoff fixtures, shielded luminaires, and limits on correlated color temperature.
Light trespass is regulated by municipal bylaws and Massachusetts nuisance law. Spillover above 0.1 foot-candle onto residential property is typically prohibited.
5 cities in Middlesex County have their own outdoor lighting rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
2 verified rules • Dark Sky Rules, Light Trespass
2 verified rules • Dark Sky Rules, Light Trespass
2 verified rules • Dark Sky Rules, Light Trespass
2 verified rules • Dark Sky Rules, Light Trespass
2 verified rules • Dark Sky Rules, Light Trespass
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