Outdoor Lighting in Pasadena, CA (2026)
2 verified outdoor lighting rules for Pasadena, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Dark Sky Rules
Pasadena regulates outdoor lighting under PMC 17.40.080. Parking area lighting limited to 18 ft height and must be shielded to confine light to the parking area per PMC 17.46.220. No dedicated dark-sky ordinance, but light containment is required.
Pasadena Dark Sky & Outdoor Lighting Rules
Some RestrictionsLight Trespass
Outdoor lighting in Pasadena must be designed so the light source is not visible from outside the property per PMC 17.46.220. Recreational facility lighting in residential areas requires a Minor Conditional Use Permit per PMC 17.40.080.
Pasadena Light Trespass Regulations
Some RestrictionsLooking for Los Angeles County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Pasadena city rules.
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