Schenectady County lacks comprehensive dark sky ordinances. Municipal codes require full cutoff fixtures in some commercial zones. Rural towns like Duanesburg encourage shielded lighting voluntarily.
Commercial and industrial site plans typically require lighting plans showing fixture cutoff and photometric compliance. Wall-pack and parking lot lights must be full-cutoff in most commercial zones. Residential decorative lighting generally unregulated. Contact Schenectady County at (518) 388-4220 for enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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