Outdoor Lighting in Bristol Township, PA (2026)
1 verified outdoor lighting rules for Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Light Trespass & Shielding
Under Bristol Township Code § 205-114, every use in Bristol Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania must minimize light, heat and glare that is perceptible beyond its property line, and light measured at the property line cannot exceed 0.2 footcandles. Fixtures must be shielded, and the Township Engineer and/or Zoning Officer makes the final call on unacceptable installations.
Light Trespass Rules in Bristol Township, PA
Some RestrictionsBristol Township Code § 205-114
B. Standards. ... All uses shall minimize the production of light, heat or glare that is perceptible beyond any property line of the lot on which the light, heat, or glare is produced. ... (4) All lighting shall be effectively shielded and installed so as to protect adjacent streets and properties from direct glare or light radiation which may cause a safety problem and/or nuisance. Glare contr...
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