Outdoor Lighting in Palm Springs, CA (2026)
2 verified outdoor lighting rules for Palm Springs, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Dark Sky Rules
Palm Springs has one of California's strongest dark-sky outdoor lighting ordinances under PSMC Chapter 93.21. All outdoor fixtures must be fully shielded with cutoff optics, use 3000K or lower color temperature LEDs, meet strict lumen caps per property, and avoid light trespass. The goal is to preserve views of Mt. San Jacinto, protect wildlife, and maintain the starry desert sky.
Palm Springs Dark Sky Ordinance (PSMC 93.21)
Heavy RestrictionsLight Trespass
PSMC 93.21 prohibits light trespass onto adjacent properties. Outdoor lighting must be aimed and shielded so that no direct light crosses the property line, and illumination at the line is typically capped at 0.1 foot-candles. Neighbors may file code enforcement complaints; repeat violations face fines and mandatory retrofit.
Palm Springs Light Trespass
Heavy RestrictionsLooking for Riverside County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Palm Springs city rules.
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