Outdoor Lighting in Redwood City, CA (2026)
1 verified outdoor lighting rules for Redwood City, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Light Trespass & Shielding
New development in Redwood City's Mixed-Use Corridor zoning sub-districts must light sidewalks, walkways, plazas and courtyards with fixtures that are low mounted and downward casting, specifically to cut light trespass onto adjacent properties, under Zoning Ordinance Article 53.
Redwood City MUC District Light Trespass Rule
Some RestrictionsRedwood City Zoning Code § 53.3.A.3.c
Lighting shall be incorporated along sidewalks or other pedestrian walkways to enhance the pedestrian environment and provide for public safety. Lighting shall be low mounted, downward casting so as to reduce light trespass onto adjacent properties.
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