Outdoor Lighting in Alhambra, CA (2026)
1 verified outdoor lighting rules for Alhambra, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Light Trespass & Shielding
Alhambra's zoning code caps light spilling onto a neighbor's property at 0.3 foot-candles measured at the property line, and requires every fixture to be directed, oriented and shielded to prevent trespass or glare. Searchlights, mercury vapor lamps and flashing or moving lights are banned outright, and light standards may not exceed 20 feet.
Alhambra Outdoor Lighting Trespass Limit
Some RestrictionsAlhambra Municipal Code § 23.12.090(E)(4)
(E) General requirements. ... (4) Trespass. All lights shall be directed, oriented, and shielded to prevent light trespass or glare onto adjacent properties. The light level at property lines shall not exceed 0.3 foot-candles.
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