Outdoor Lighting in Sacramento, CA (2026)
1 verified outdoor lighting rules for Sacramento, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Light Trespass & Shielding
Sacramento requires shielded, non-spillover exterior lighting on every off-street parking facility citywide under City Code § 17.608.040.L, setting minimum illumination levels, vandal-resistant fixtures, and a landscaping-coordination rule so light standards do not glare onto adjacent streets and properties.
Sacramento Exterior Lighting Shielding Rules
Some RestrictionsSacramento City Code § 17.608.040.L
L. Exterior lighting. Exterior lighting shall be provided for all off-street vehicle and bicycle parking facilities and shall conform to the following requirements: 1. Exterior lighting shall meet the following performance standards: a. Minimum maintained illumination of 1½ foot-candles per square foot of parking area during business hours; and b. Minimum maintained illumination of ¼ foot candl...
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