Franklin County light trespass complaints handled through municipal code enforcement or civil nuisance action. Columbus Code §3321.11 caps light spillover at 0.5 footcandle at residential property lines. Neighbor disputes over porch and security lighting common in dense urban neighborhoods.
Light trespass (unwanted spillover onto adjoining property) is enforced in Columbus through zoning code at 0.5 footcandle maximum at residential property lines and 1.0 footcandle at commercial boundaries. Measurement taken at 5 ft above grade using illuminance meter. Unincorporated townships rely on common-law nuisance standard where unreasonable interference with quiet enjoyment may support injunction. Motion-activated security lights generally not considered nuisance if properly aimed. Ohio has no statewide light trespass statute. HOA covenants often address landscape and pole lighting.
Columbus spillover violation: 100 dollar notice plus 30 days to correct, 500 dollar daily fine if unabated. Civil nuisance action may award damages and injunction. Repeated complaints trigger Department of Building and Zoning inspection.
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