Spencer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 98-42
Lighting
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The appropriate lighting, including, but not limited to spacing and type of lighting units, as will provide necessary illumination for the safety of pedestrians and vehicles, shall be determined by mutual agreement between the Town Planning Board and the applicant.
Under Spencer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 § 98-42, lighting requirements for a development — including the spacing and type of fixtures — are not set by a fixed formula. Instead, the Town Planning Board and the applicant must reach a mutual agreement on what level of illumination is necessary to keep pedestrians and vehicles safe. The provision leaves the specific standards flexible, to be resolved through a collaborative process between the two parties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and developers subject to Spencer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 § 98-42 generally engage directly with the Town Planning Board to negotiate and document an agreed-upon lighting plan. Compliant operators typically come prepared with proposals that address fixture type, spacing, and illumination levels sufficient for pedestrian and vehicle safety. Maintaining a clear record of the mutual agreement reached with the Planning Board is a standard part of the approval process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 98-42 of Spencer's Code of Ordinances establishes that lighting in and around a development must meet a safety standard for pedestrians and vehicles, as agreed upon by the Town Planning Board and the applicant. If residents believe that lighting in their area falls short of what was agreed upon during the approval process, they may raise the issue with the Town Planning Board or other local municipal offices. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing advocates can help residents understand what records of the lighting agreement may be available and what avenues exist for raising concerns.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 10, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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