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Bright Light Nuisance


Bright light nuisance codes are designed to protect against the spillover of light onto neighboring properties which may negatively impact occupants of neighboring properties. They are also designed to protect against glare onto public right-of-way which may impair the vision of motorists.



How do I make a bright light complaint?

Call 311 to make a bright light complaint or create a service request at the top of the page.


What is the bright light enforcement process?

This is a zoning violation and is investigated by the Neighborhood Services & Enforcement inspector.

If the bright light is verified, a zoning violation letter is mailed to the property owner. The property owner is given 10 days to resolve the issue. The inspector will return after 10 days to verify if it has been resolved, and if not, the inspector may ticket the property.

The inspector can issue tickets for each day the property is found in violation. 


How do I get more information on Bright Light Nuisance?

More information on the bright light nuisance can be located in the South Bend Zoning Code 21-09.04.


311 Process Notes

Use CRM Service Request