Outdoor Lighting in Queens County, NY (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Queens County, New York.

Verified from official government sources

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

Dark Sky Rules

NYC has no formal dark-sky ordinance. Zoning limits illuminated signs in residential districts, and Jamaica Bay bird migration triggers Lights Out NY voluntary dimming.

Queens (NYC) Dark Sky and Lighting Rules

Few Restrictions

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Light Trespass

NYC has no numeric light trespass limit. Queens residents use common-law nuisance claims, 311, or small-claims court when a neighbor's floodlights or signs spill onto their home.

Queens (NYC) Light Trespass Rules

Few Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

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