Outdoor Lighting in Arlington, TX (2026)
2 verified outdoor lighting rules for Arlington, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Dark Sky Rules
New development in Arlington's Form-Based Zoning Districts must install pedestrian lighting certified by Darksky International, capped at 16 feet tall and spaced no more than 75 feet apart along the sidewalk's Furnishing Zone. The rule applies to development-installed pedestrian fixtures, not private residential lighting generally.
Arlington Pedestrian Lighting Dark-Sky Standard
Some RestrictionsArlington Unified Development Code Sec. 13.1.8.C.3.a-c
3. Pedestrian lighting: New development shall provide pedestrian lights within the sidewalk's Furnishing Zone. a. Pedestrian lights shall be located approximately at the midpoint between two trees and spaced a maximum of 75 feet apart and approximately 4 feet behind the face of curb or as approved by the City, and in accordance with Oncor's requirements... b. Pedestrian lighting shall be certif...
Light Trespass & Shielding
Multi-level parking garages in Arlington's Form-Based Zoning Districts must angle all exterior lighting downward to cut glare spilling onto neighboring right-of-way and residential property. Perimeter guardrails also must be opaque and solid so headlights from parked and moving cars don't shine onto adjacent land.
Arlington Parking Garage Lighting Glare Rule
Some RestrictionsArlington Unified Development Code Sec. 13.1.7.D.2.8.d,f
8. Multi-Level Parking Garages: Multi-level parking garages must be designed as a cohesive extension of the main building's facade and with a focus on reducing the visibility of parked vehicles from the exterior. ... d. Where a parking structure is located at the perimeter of a building, it should be screened on all floors in such a way that cars on all parking levels are completely screened fr...
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