University at Buffalo, NY Outdoor Lighting: Light Trespass (2026)
Rules preventing your outdoor lights from shining onto neighboring properties, including measurement standards and complaint procedures.
Research in progress
We are currently verifying University at Buffalo's specific local ordinance for light trespass. In the meantime,New York state law generally applies, and below you'll find guidance for finding the official rules and links to related University at Buffalo ordinances we've already verified.
New York State Law Context
New York state law provides the baseline framework for light trespass across all municipalities in the state. Individual cities like University at Buffalo may adopt additional local rules on top of state requirements, which is what makes checking your specific city ordinance important. For University at Buffalo residents, the safest approach is to follow state law as a baseline and contact City Hall for any additional local requirements.
You can browse all New York outdoor lighting to see how cities across the state regulate this topic.
How to find official University at Buffalo Light Trespass rules
- Search for "University at Buffalo NY municipal code" to find your city's online code portal (Municode, eCode360, or American Legal Publishing are the most common).
- Look for chapters covering outdoor lighting, zoning, nuisance, or property maintenance — that's where most light trespass rules live.
- Contact University at Buffalo City Hall's code enforcement, planning, or community development department for clarification.
- Check with your HOA if applicable — many HOAs have stricter rules than the city itself.