Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 · 11:15 AM AM · Committee Room - City Hall

TL;DR

The Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts introduced a new local law to limit the brightness of outdoor lighting fixtures in residential areas. The measure aims to reduce light pollution and its environmental impacts on neighborhoods.

Key Decisions

  • Local Law - Maximum Allowable Illuminance for Residential Outdoor Lighting Introduced
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Int 0804-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the maximum allowable illuminance of residential outdoor lighting fixtures
    Introduction