Naperville does not have a dedicated dark sky ordinance. Outdoor lighting is regulated through the Title 6, Chapter 14 performance standards which address light and glare by zoning district. Light trespass onto neighboring properties is regulated.
Naperville does not have a dedicated dark sky or light pollution ordinance like those found in some western cities. However, the Title 6, Chapter 14 performance standards include provisions addressing light and glare that function as light pollution controls. Outdoor lighting must not create a nuisance by trespassing onto neighboring properties. The performance standards establish limits by zoning district. Commercial and industrial lighting near residential boundaries faces stricter requirements. The city's sustainability initiatives promote energy efficiency but have not produced a specific dark sky ordinance. New development projects undergo site plan review that may address outdoor lighting design. Residents experiencing light trespass from commercial properties can file complaints with code enforcement.
Light trespass: code enforcement notice. Commercial lighting exceeding performance standards: zoning violation. New development non-compliance: site plan revision required.
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