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Outdoor Lighting in San Bernardino, CA (2026)

2 verified outdoor lighting rules for San Bernardino, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Dark Sky Rules

San Bernardino Development Code requires shielded, downward-directed outdoor lighting to minimize glare and light pollution. Mountain-area overlays near Crestline and Lake Arrowhead follow stricter dark-sky standards.

San Bernardino Dark-Sky Lighting Rules

Some Restrictions

Light Trespass

San Bernardino Development Code prohibits outdoor lighting that causes glare or light trespass onto neighbors or streets. Typical limits cap residential property-line light to 0.1 footcandle.

San Bernardino Light Trespass Rules

Some Restrictions

Looking for San Bernardino County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement San Bernardino city rules.

Outdoor Lighting in San Bernardino County