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Midwest City, OK Outdoor Lighting: Light Trespass & Shielding (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Fixture type over 6 ft
Down-light or cut-off type
Rear yard light over 10 ft
Must aim away from neighbors
Residential property-line cap
0.5 foot-candles maximum
Review authority
Community Development Director, site plan
Max penalty
$100/day, Zoning Ordinance § 7.10.1

Summary

Midwest City's zoning code requires security lights mounted above six feet to use down-light or cut-off fixtures, and any rear yard security light mounted over ten feet must be aimed away from neighboring property.

(2)Security lighting.a.Pole-mounted and wall-mounted fixtures mounted above six (6) feet shall be of a down-light or cut-off type.b.If a rear yard security light is mounted higher than ten (10) feet, it shall be directed away from adjacent properties.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 21).

Full Breakdown

Under the city's zoning ordinance outdoor lighting standards for nonresidential and mixed-use development, pole-mounted and wall-mounted security fixtures over six feet must be down-light or cut-off type, cutting glare at the source rather than shielding it after the fact. A rear yard security light mounted higher than ten feet must be aimed away from adjacent properties. These sit alongside the broader Article 5.11 rule that all outdoor light sources be down-light, indirect, diffused, or shield type, and that residential property lines cap at 0.5 foot-candles. The Community Development Director reviews compliance through the site lighting plan process, not a homeowner permit desk.

Violations & Fines

Violating any zoning ordinance provision, including the outdoor lighting standards, is an offense punishable by up to a $100 fine per day the violation continues, under Zoning Ordinance § 7.10.1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Midwest City require homeowners to shield backyard security lights?
The zoning code's security-lighting shield and aim rules (§ 5.11.4(D)(2)) sit in the nonresidential/mixed-use lighting standards; homeowners aren't required to file a lighting plan, but neighboring nuisance glare can still be cited under the broader glare rule.
How high can a security light be before it must point away from adjacent property?
Once a rear yard security fixture is mounted higher than ten feet, Midwest City's zoning code requires it to be directed away from adjacent properties, not toward them.
What counts as too bright at a residential property line?
The zoning code caps outdoor lighting spilling onto a residential property line at 0.5 foot-candles measured at the line, under the same Article 5.11 glare standards that govern security fixtures.

Sources & Official References

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