Outdoor Lighting in Shasta County, CA (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Shasta County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Shasta County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Light Trespass & Shielding
All exterior and interior lighting in unincorporated Shasta County must be designed and aimed to stay on the property where it is installed. A fixture cannot shine directly onto another surface, and lighting that endangers drivers on private property or abutting streets is prohibited outright.
Shasta County Light Trespass Rules
Some RestrictionsShasta County Code Section 17.84.050
17.84.050 - Lighting. All lighting, exterior and interior, shall be designed and located so as to confine direct lighting to the premises. A light source shall not shine upon or illuminate directly on any surface other than the area required to be lighted. No lighting shall be of the type or in a location such that constitutes a hazard to vehicular traffic, either on private property or on abut...
Outdoor Lighting by City in Shasta County
1 cities in Shasta County have their own outdoor lighting rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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