Light Trespass Reduction Light Trespass is the poor control of outdoor lighting that crosses property lines and detracts from property values and our quality of life.
Light trespass is easy to identify.
It occurs when unwanted light shines on our property or in our windows. When a bright, uncontrolled lighting installation occurs near residential areas, the tranquility of the nighttime environment is disturbed and the quality of life diminished. Light Trespass is the most common source of citizen complaints. Click here for a serious example of light trespass. Fortunately, light trespass is easily controlled by using full cut-off fixtures and reasonable illumination levels.