Aurora prohibits outdoor lighting that causes significant glare or spills substantial illumination onto neighboring residential properties under nuisance provisions.
Aurora City Code treats excessive light trespass as a nuisance. Outdoor lighting must be designed and aimed to keep direct illumination on the property of origin. Measured light levels at residential property lines should not exceed 0.2 foot-candles from neighboring light sources. Common complaints involve unshielded floodlights, motion-activated security lights aimed at windows, and over-bright holiday or landscape lighting. Code enforcement investigates complaints and can require shielding, re-aiming, reduced wattage, or timer controls. Most disputes are resolved through informal communication; fines of 50 to 500 dollars apply for continued violations.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Aurora code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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