Section 14.04.05 requires fully shielded fixtures (IESNA full cut-off) for any outdoor light over 375 lumens. Lighting in residential and mixed-use districts is capped at 20 ft height and must not light-trespass onto neighbors.
Lake Havasu City's exterior lighting code in § 14.04.05 was adopted to minimize light pollution per resident requests in the dark-sky-conscious Mohave Desert region. Light sources over 375 lumens (about a 25W incandescent or 7W CFL) must be concealed or shielded with IESNA full cut-off fixtures (light angle not exceeding 90 degrees). Wall-mounted lights must direct downward to prevent light trespass; canopy lights must be recessed in the soffit or fully shielded. Bare incandescent bulbs visible from adjacent property are prohibited. Strings of individual lamps along building corners, roof edges, and architectural elements are prohibited except for holiday lighting in November and December. Outdoor facilities normally closing by midnight may not be lit after midnight unless otherwise allowed.
Civil zoning citation under § 14.05.06; correction order requiring fixture replacement or shielding. Fines up to $500 per day for continuing violations.
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