Outdoor Lighting in Alameda, CA (2026)
2 verified outdoor lighting rules for Alameda, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Dark Sky Rules
Alameda's Dark Skies ordinance (AMC Section 30-5.16) requires all exterior lighting fixtures to be fully shielded and directed downward, caps LED color temperature at 2,700-3,000 Kelvin, and limits light cast onto adjacent property to 1 foot-candle. The ordinance also protects migrating and local birds. It is stricter than typical state requirements.
Alameda Dark Skies / Outdoor Lighting Rules
Heavy RestrictionsLight Trespass
Alameda Municipal Code Section 30-5.16(b) caps light trespass at 1 foot-candle measured at the property line: no light, combination of lights, or activity shall cast more than one foot-candle onto an adjacent or nearby property. Exterior lighting must be directed downward and away from property lines to prevent glare beyond the subject property.
Alameda Light Trespass Rules
Heavy RestrictionsLooking for Alameda County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Alameda city rules.
Outdoor Lighting in Alameda County →