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Outdoor Lighting in Antioch, CA (2026)

2 verified outdoor lighting rules for Antioch, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Dark Sky Rules

Antioch does not have a formal dark-sky ordinance but regulates outdoor lighting through AMC Title 9 development standards requiring full-cutoff fixtures, downward shielding, and no light trespass onto adjacent properties. CEQA noise/light analysis applies to larger projects.

Lighting: Dark Sky

Few Restrictions

Light Trespass

Antioch regulates glare and light spillover onto adjacent properties under AMC Title 9 development standards and nuisance provisions. Light trespass exceeding 0.1-0.5 footcandles at residential property lines may be cited.

Lighting: Glare Spillover

Some Restrictions

Looking for Contra Costa County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Antioch city rules.

Outdoor Lighting in Contra Costa County