Outdoor Lighting in Chula Vista, CA (2026)
1 verified outdoor lighting rules for Chula Vista, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Light Trespass & Shielding
Chula Vista's Unnecessary Lights chapter bars commercial and industrial light sources from beaming unshielded onto neighboring residential property, and bans residential lighting from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. that spills over and disturbs adjoining homes, backed by a misdemeanor penalty.
Chula Vista Outdoor Lighting Nuisance Rules
Some RestrictionsChula Vista Municipal Code §§ 17.28.020, 17.28.030, 17.28.060
17.28.020 Industrial or commercial operations – Lights to be shielded when. It is unlawful for any commercial or industrial operation to display lights in such a manner so that the beams or the rays from the light source shall be directed to and unshielded from adjacent residential properties... 17.28.030 Residential districts – Certain lights prohibited when – Exceptions. It is unlawful for an...
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