No statewide law

Ohio

Last checked 2026-09-23

Ohio has no statewide outdoor lighting or dark-sky statute; lighting standards are set locally, with some townships and villages restricting glare and requiring shielded fixtures.

Municipal codes

  • Moreland Hills: Municipal code section 1171.09 sets outdoor lighting regulations for new development.
  • Gambier: Village code section 155.204 addresses light pollution and exterior lighting standards.
  • Green: City code section 157.140 regulates outdoor lighting fixtures.