Columbus, OH Outdoor Lighting: Light Trespass & Shielding (2026)

A.Site lighting in commercial and institutional districts:1.Light fixtures shall not exceed 28 feet in height.2.Light fixtures located within 100 feet of a residentially zoned property shall not exceed 18 feet in height.3.Lights shall have fully shielded, recessed lamps directed away from abutting properties and directed downward to prevent glare and shine above the horizontal plane.4.Canopy lighting shall be recessed within the canopy or use an opaque shield around the sides of the light.5.Globe style fixtures shall be shielded to prevent upward lighting and shall not exceed 14 feet.B.Site lighting in manufacturing districts:1.Light fixtures located within 100 feet of a residentially zoned property shall not exceed 18 feet in height.2.Lights shall have fully shielded, recessed lamps directed away from abutting properties and directed downward to prevent glare and shine above the horizontal plane.C.Parking lot lighting:1.Any parking lot containing ten or more parking spaces, which is used during non-daylight hours, shall be illuminated during such hours to assist both motorists and pedestrians in avoiding accidents.2.For aesthetic compatibility, light fixtures in parking lots shall be of the same or similar type and color.3.Light fixtures shall be placed in parking lot islands or solid bases to protect both lights and vehicles from possible damage. (Ord. No. 1537-2009, § 19, 5-3-2010; Ord. No. 0791-2011, § 2(Att. 2), 7-18-2011; Ord. No. 1791-2011, § 1, 12-12-2011)