Light Trespass: Pittsburg vs Richmond

Pittsburg prohibits light spillover and glare onto neighboring properties under Municipal Code Title 18. Outdoor fixtures must be shielded to contain light within the originating property. Measurable light trespass is enforced as a nuisance, with foot-candle limits at property lines typically 0.5 fc or less for residential zones.

Richmond prohibits light glare and spillover that creates a nuisance to neighboring properties, typically limiting illumination at residential property lines to 0.5 foot-candles measured at ground level.