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Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

Thursday, September 10, 2026 · 11:00 AM AM · 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 1

TL;DR

The Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts held a hearing and voted to approve a new local law that would limit how bright residential outdoor lighting fixtures can be in New York City. The committee amended the proposal and then passed it, aiming to reduce light pollution in residential areas.

Key Decisions

  • Local Law on Residential Outdoor Lighting Limits Passed
  • Committee Amendment to Lighting Illuminance Proposal Amended by Committee
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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
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

  2. Roll Call
  3. Untitled item
  4. 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
    Action: Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm

  5. 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
    Action: Amended by Committee

    This Introduction was Amended by Committee

  6. 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
    Action: Approved by Committee Passed

    A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Committee approved by Roll Call.