Schaumburg prohibits outdoor lighting from unreasonably spilling onto adjacent properties. Maximum light levels at residential property boundaries are capped and enforced through Code Enforcement.
The Village of Schaumburg addresses light trespass through its zoning and nuisance ordinances. Outdoor lighting from any source — residential, commercial, or industrial — must not unreasonably illuminate neighboring properties. For commercial-to-residential boundaries, light levels at the property line are limited to 0.5 footcandles. Residents may file complaints with Code Enforcement at (847) 895-4500 regarding excessive lighting from neighboring properties. Common issues include unshielded security floodlights, commercial signage illumination, and sports court lighting. The Village may require offending property owners to redirect, shield, or remove lighting that causes trespass. Commercial properties undergoing site plan review must submit photometric plans demonstrating compliance with boundary lighting limits.
Code enforcement notice to correct within 14–30 days. Fines for non-compliance after notice. Repeat offenders may face escalating fines.
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