2 rules for unincorporated Ulster County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Several Ulster County towns have adopted dark sky or outdoor lighting regulations to preserve the Catskills rural character. Woodstock, Gardiner, New Paltz, and Rochester require full cutoff fixtures and limit lumens in commercial zones. The Mohonk Preserve and Minnewaska State Park promote dark sky values. Light trespass onto neighboring properties is prohibited.
Light trespass onto neighboring properties in Ulster County is regulated through town zoning codes and common law nuisance. Most towns with lighting ordinances establish maximum 0.5 footcandles at residential property lines. Common issues include security floodlights, commercial sign illumination, and parking lot lighting spilling onto adjacent residences.
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