Outdoor Lighting in Santa Cruz, CA (2026)

1 verified outdoor lighting rules for Santa Cruz, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Light Trespass

Santa Cruz IZO §24.12.360 (Performance regulations — Lighting, movement, sound) regulates sign lighting and limits illumination that creates glare or distracts traffic.

Santa Cruz Sign and Outdoor Lighting

Some Restrictions

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