Aurora addresses light trespass through UDO operating standards. Outdoor lighting should not illuminate neighboring properties excessively. Complaints handled through code enforcement. Shielded fixtures recommended.
Aurora's UDO Section 4.11.2 operating standards address light trespass as part of general nuisance prevention. Outdoor lighting that unreasonably illuminates neighboring properties may be subject to code enforcement action. Shielded fixtures directed downward and toward the owner's property are recommended. New development lighting plans are reviewed to prevent light trespass. Commercial properties adjacent to residential areas have specific requirements for fixture shielding. Residents may file complaints with code enforcement about excessive lighting from neighbors.
Light trespass creating nuisance: code enforcement warning, then citation if not corrected.
Aurora, IL
Aurora requires vehicles on residential property to be registered, operable, and have current plates. Inoperable or unregistered vehicles must be stored in e...
Aurora, IL
Aurora prohibits commercial vehicles above B-plate classification from parking or storage in residential areas. This includes tow trucks, panel trucks, dump ...
Aurora, IL
Aurora limits residential fences to a maximum height of 6 feet (including posts and end caps), restricts fences within 15 feet of intersecting property lines...
Aurora, IL
Aurora prohibits feeding wildlife that creates nuisance conditions. Trash must be secured to prevent wildlife encounters. The Fox River corridor attracts coy...
Aurora, IL
Aurora requires working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in all residences per Illinois law (425 ILCS 60 and 430 ILCS 135). Rental properties ar...
Aurora, IL
Aurora is not in a designated wildfire hazard zone. Illinois does not have wildland-urban interface zones like western states. Standard fire prevention codes...
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in this county.
See how other cities in this county handle light trespass.
See how Aurora's light trespass rules stack up against other locations.
Quick Compare
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.