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.