3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Westchester County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Westchester County has no dark-sky ordinance. Several northern towns (Pound Ridge, Bedford, Lewisboro) have adopted dark-sky-friendly lighting codes requiring full cutoff fixtures.
No county-wide light trespass law. Municipal codes commonly limit light spillage to 0.1–0.5 foot-candles at residential property lines. Private nuisance claims available.
No county-wide dark sky ordinance in Westchester. Municipalities regulate lighting through zoning. Bedford, Pound Ridge, and North Salem have dark-sky-leaning rules (full-cutoff fixtures, foot-candle limits at property line).
4 cities in Westchester County have their own outdoor lighting rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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