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Outdoor Lighting in Upland, CA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Dark Sky Rules

The City of Upland regulates outdoor lighting under Municipal Code Chapter 17.14 to reduce light trespass and glare. Residential lighting over 750 lumens per fixture must be shielded so no direct light falls outside the property line; fixtures 750 lumens or below are exempt. Luminaires must use horizontal cutoff to eliminate light directed above horizontal.

Upland Outdoor Lighting / Dark-Sky Rules

Some Restrictions

Light Trespass

Upland Municipal Code Chapter 17.14 prohibits light trespass that results in glare and requires that outdoor lighting be shielded and directed so no direct light falls outside the property line or into the public right-of-way. The code targets zero measurable foot-candles at the property line. Flashing, blinking, or color-changing lights that can be confused with traffic or emergency signals are prohibited.

Upland Light Trespass Rules

Some Restrictions

Looking for San Bernardino County county-wide rules?

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

Outdoor Lighting in San Bernardino County