Outdoor Lighting in New York County, NY (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in New York County, New York.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of New York County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Dark Sky Rules

Manhattan has no formal dark-sky ordinance, but NYC Local Law 88 and Bird-Friendly Building rules (Local Law 15 of 2020) regulate nighttime lighting for energy and wildlife.

Dark-Sky Rules in New York County (Manhattan)

Few Restrictions

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Light Trespass

No specific NYC Manhattan light-trespass ordinance, but unreasonable light intrusion can be addressed via common-law nuisance and NYC sign/zoning rules.

Light Trespass in New York County (Manhattan)

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Outdoor Lighting by City in New York County

1 cities in New York County have their own outdoor lighting rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

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2 verified rules • Dark Sky Rules, Light Trespass

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