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Outdoor Lighting in Monterey Park, CA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Light Trespass & Shielding

Commercial properties in the City of Monterey Park must aim and shield every outdoor light fixture so it never spills onto a neighboring lot or street, under Municipal Code Section 21.10.090(A). Parking lots need an average of at least two foot-candles and a minimum of one foot-candle measured at the pavement, while parking structures need five foot-candles average and two foot-candles minimum, with fixture design reviewed by the Department of Community Development.

Monterey Park Outdoor Lighting Glare Rules

Some Restrictions

Monterey Park Municipal Code § 21.10.090

(A) All outdoor lighting must be located and shielded so as to prevent the direct spillage of light or glare onto adjacent lots and streets. (B) Parking lots and all areas of open parking must be provided with the following illumination: (1) An average lighting level of no less than two foot-candles as measured from the parking surface. (2) A minimum individual lighting level of no less than on...

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