Glen Cove does not have a freestanding dark-sky ordinance. Outdoor lighting is regulated through Chapter 280 zoning performance standards (no detrimental glare to adjacent properties) and Chapter 199 nuisance authority for chronic light-trespass complaints.
The city's site-plan review process evaluates commercial and multi-family lighting plans for shielding, height and color temperature. Residential lighting is largely unregulated unless it creates a nuisance. Glen Cove's North Shore location near suburban Nassau County means dark-sky concerns are limited but the Long Island Sound shoreline is an environmentally sensitive area where excessive lighting can affect coastal wildlife. Federal and state migratory bird protections may add constraints during specific seasons.
Nuisance light trespass under Chapter 199 is enforceable under § 1-15 (up to $1,000 / 15 days).
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