Light crossing property lines and creating a nuisance is actionable under Penn Hills Zoning Ordinance performance standards and PA common-law nuisance. Commercial properties must use shielded fixtures to prevent spillover.
Zoning performance standards prohibit commercial and multifamily properties from projecting direct light across property lines. Violations are enforced by Code Enforcement. For residential-to-residential light trespass, remedies are typically private-nuisance actions in Magisterial District Court; the municipality generally does not intervene unless the light creates a traffic hazard or violates a specific ordinance. Shielded, downward-directed fixtures and motion sensors are recommended best practices.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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