Outdoor Lighting in Federal Way, WA (2026)
1 verified outdoor lighting rules for Federal Way, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Light Trespass & Shielding
FWRC 7.05.030 makes glare from any artificial surface a public nuisance and code violation whenever it annoys, injures, or endangers the comfort, repose, health, or safety of others. The rule is a development regulation violation as well as a nuisance, cross-referenced to the city's lighting standard at FWRC 19.105.030.
Federal Way Glare and Light Trespass Rule
Some RestrictionsFWRC 7.05.030
Any artificial surface which produces glare which annoys; injures; endangers the comfort, repose, health or safety of persons; or in any way renders persons insecure in life or in the use of property is a public nuisance, a development regulation violation, and a violation of this Code.
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