Light Trespass: Rialto vs Victorville
How do light trespass rules compare between Rialto, CA and Victorville, CA?
Victorville has fewer restrictions than Rialto.
Rialto, CA
San Bernardino County
Development Code Chapter 83.07 limits glare onto neighboring property. In the Valley Region, lighting may not exceed 0.5 foot-candle at a residential property line (Section 83.07.030). In the Mountain and Desert Regions, the stricter Light Trespass Ordinance caps trespass at 0.1 foot-candle.
View full Rialto rules →Victorville, CA
San Bernardino County
Victorville limits outdoor lighting trespass onto adjacent properties. VMC nuisance provisions prohibit excessive glare disturbing neighbors. Remedies include Code Enforcement complaints or civil action.
View full Victorville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Rialto | Victorville |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Region limit | 0.5 foot-candle at residential property line | - |
| Mountain & Desert limit | 0.1 foot-candle | - |
| Measurement | Photometer at setback line; not during moonlight | - |
| Shielding | Full shielding to preclude trespass | - |
| Code sections | 83.07.030 (Valley); 83.07.040 (Mountain/Desert) | - |
| Basis | - | VMC nuisance provisions |
| Preferred controls | - | Shields, motion sensors |
| Commercial spill | - | Heavily restricted |
| Remedies | - | Code Enforcement, small claims |
| Contact | - | (760) 955-5134 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Rialto FAQ
How much light is my neighbor allowed to cast onto my property?
In the Valley Region, lighting may not cause glare above 0.5 foot-candle at a residential property line (Section 83.07.030). In the Mountain and Desert Regions, the limit is a stricter 0.1 foot-candle under the 2022 Light Trespass Ordinance.
How is light trespass measured?
Section 83.07.030(b) describes a quantitative method using a yardstick placed at the building setback line and a photoelectric photometer following the International Commission on Illumination standard. Measurements are not taken when there is a moon in the night sky.
Victorville FAQ
My neighbor's floodlight shines in my window, what can I do?
First ask them to aim or shield it; if unresolved, file a complaint with Victorville Code Enforcement under nuisance provisions.
Are security lights restricted?
Yes, they must be shielded to limit spillover; motion-activated sensors are encouraged over constant illumination.
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