Outdoor Lighting in Stockton, CA (2026)
1 verified outdoor lighting rules for Stockton, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Light Trespass & Shielding
Stockton's Development Code limits how much exterior light can spill onto a neighboring property: light measured at any property line cannot exceed one foot-candle, and every fixture must be directed, oriented, and shielded to stop trespass or glare onto adjacent land. Freestanding light standards are capped at 20 feet, and searchlights, mercury vapor lamps, and any flashing or blinking light are banned outright.
Stockton Outdoor Lighting and Light Trespass Cap
Some RestrictionsStockton Municipal Code § 16.36.095
E. Maximum Light Levels. The light level at property lines shall not exceed one foot-candle. F. General Requirements. 1. Maximum Height. Light standards shall not exceed 20 feet in height except where: the Director allows additional height for activities, uses, or development with unique lighting needs; for accentuating historic architectural features of a building, signage, and/or landscaping ...
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