2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Monterey County, California.
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Monterey County General Plan Policy LU-1.13 requires all exterior lighting to be unobtrusive and located so only the intended area is illuminated, the long-range visibility of the light source is reduced, and off-site glare is fully controlled. The Board of Supervisors adopted Design Guidelines for Exterior Lighting (implemented through Title 21, Chapter 21.63) to protect night-sky views.
Monterey County addresses light trespass through General Plan Policy LU-1.13, which requires exterior lighting to be located so only the intended area is illuminated and off-site glare is fully controlled. There is no fixed footcandle limit at property lines, but fixtures spilling light onto neighbors can be shielded through Title 21 design review.
1 cities in Monterey County have their own outdoor lighting rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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