Oyster Bay, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 135 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 135-50
Exterior lighting
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Any exterior lighting shall be designed to be shielded and shall be maintained so as to contain lighting to the property on which it is located and so that it shall not shine, glow, or interfere with surrounding and neighboring properties or roadways.
Section 135-50 of Oyster Bay's Code of Ordinances establishes that any exterior lighting on a property must be designed with shielding and kept in working order so that light stays within the property's boundaries. The rule prohibits light from shining, glowing, or otherwise spilling over onto neighboring properties or public roadways. This applies to the design of new lighting installations as well as the ongoing maintenance of existing ones.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Oyster Bay Code ch. 135 § 135-50, compliant property operators generally install exterior fixtures that include shields, hoods, or directional housings that focus illumination downward or inward toward the property. Routine maintenance checks help ensure that fixtures have not shifted, deteriorated, or otherwise begun casting light beyond the property line onto adjacent parcels or roadways. Keeping records of fixture specifications and any maintenance performed can support a showing of ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 135-50 of Oyster Bay's Code of Ordinances gives neighboring residents a basis to raise concerns when exterior lighting from a rental property shines, glows, or otherwise intrudes onto their property or the roadway. Tenants or neighbors who experience such light intrusion may consider filing a complaint with the Town of Oyster Bay's code enforcement or building department, which generally handles violations of ch. 135. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing advocates can help explain what documentation—such as photographs with timestamps—tends to be useful when reporting a lighting violation under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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