Outdoor Lighting in Orange County, NY (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Orange County, New York.

Verified from official government sources

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

Dark Sky Rules

Orange County NY has no countywide dark-sky ordinance. Towns of Warwick and Tuxedo require full-cutoff fixtures in commercial zones, and Harriman State Park and Bear Mountain State Park follow informal dark-sky practices. Newburgh, Middletown, and Goshen regulate commercial lighting through site plan review. NYSERDA promotes LED efficiency under the NY Energy Code.

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Some Restrictions

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Light Trespass

Light trespass addressed through town nuisance ordinances. No state statute specifically addressing residential light spillover. Property maintenance code (19 NYCRR 1226) covers blight conditions. Civil nuisance claims available under NY common law.

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Some Restrictions

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