Naperville regulates exterior lighting through Title 6 zoning performance standards. Outdoor lighting must not create a nuisance or trespass onto neighboring properties. The performance standards in Chapter 14 address light and glare by zoning district.
Naperville Municipal Code Title 6, Chapter 14 (Performance Standards) includes provisions addressing light and glare in addition to noise. Outdoor lighting on residential and commercial properties must not create a nuisance by casting excessive light onto neighboring properties. The performance standards establish limits by zoning district to prevent light trespass. Residential properties should direct outdoor lighting downward and toward their own property. Security lighting and floodlights must be aimed to avoid illuminating adjacent lots. Commercial and industrial properties near residential zones face stricter lighting restrictions at the boundary. Code enforcement responds to complaints about excessive outdoor lighting affecting neighbors.
Light trespass affecting neighbors: code enforcement notice requiring adjustment. Commercial properties near residential zones: zoning performance standard violation with fines.
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