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Outdoor Lighting in Castro Valley, CA (2026)

1 verified outdoor lighting rules for Castro Valley, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Light Pollution & Sky Glow

Alameda County zoning requires outdoor lighting to be shielded and directed downward to minimize glare onto neighboring properties. Light trespass is treated as a Ch. 6.65 nuisance.

Castro Valley Outdoor Lighting Standards

Some Restrictions

Looking for Alameda County county-wide rules?

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

Outdoor Lighting in Alameda County