2/13/2026 15:34:06 Closed by Joy Brown
Planning staff reinvestigated the property at night and measured lighting trespass. We have drafted an NOV Warning letter for noncompliant lighting at the property.
Other: Recent remodel of the rental property - the side yard lights were changed from baffled can lights to security lights which now illuminate our backyard. Would you please advise the property owner or management to have them aim the lights down or reinstall the baffled lights?
Planning staff reinvestigated the property at night and measured lighting trespass. We have drafted an NOV Warning letter for noncompliant lighting at the property.
reopening for update
Planning staff have not been able to investigate at night to take a lighting trespass reading due to the snow, but have documented the lighting fixtures during the day. Planning staff observed and documented lighting fixtures which were not properly shielded, with the lighting elements visible from beyond the property line. Will draft and issue a Notice of Violation (NOV) Warning letter to the property for non-compliant lighting, asking for lighting specifications and establishing a compliance deadline for properly shielding the lights.
I have reassigned this uReport to our Planning and Transportation Department that handles potential light trespass issues resulting from private property.
| City | Bloomington |
|---|---|
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47408 |
| Latitude | 39.16597366333 |
| Longitude | -86.502593994141 |
| Neighborhood Association | Green Acres |
| Township | Bloomington |
| Status | Case Date | Category | |
|---|---|---|---|
| closed | 7/9/2009 | Yard Waste | |
| closed | 1/6/1999 | Sewer Problems (Sanitary Sewers) |