Several Saratoga County towns adopted dark-sky standards requiring full-cutoff fixtures, shielded lighting, and color temperature limits (typically 3000K maximum). Rural areas emphasize minimizing skyglow.
Clifton Park, Malta, and Wilton have outdoor lighting standards. Commercial properties face stricter requirements. Dark Sky compliance enhances rural character valued in Adirondack foothills. Contact Saratoga County at (518) 885-5381 for enforcement. This dark sky rules rule under Saratoga County's outdoor lighting ordinances applies to unincorporated areas of Saratoga County. For current statutory text, amendments, enforcement procedures, fines, appeal options, and any exemptions that may apply to your situation, contact Saratoga County code enforcement directly or consult the official New York municipal code library. Ordinances change periodically; always verify with local staff before relying on summary information.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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