Marysville, WA Outdoor Lighting: Dark Sky Rules (2026)

Illumination. Parking lot illumination shall be provided for all parking lots containing 15 or more parking spaces, and shall comply with the following design standards:

(i) Parking lot lighting fixtures shall be full cut-off, dark sky rated and mounted no more than 25 feet above the ground, with lower fixtures preferable so as to maintain a human scale;

(ii) All fixtures over 15 feet in height shall be fitted with a full cut-off shield;

(iii) Pedestrian scale lighting (light fixtures no taller than 15 feet) is encouraged in areas of pedestrian activity. Lighting shall enable pedestrians to identify a face 45 feet away in order to promote safety;

(iv) Parking lot lighting shall be designed to provide security lighting to all parking spaces;

(v) Lighting shall be shielded in a manner that does not disturb residential uses or pose a hazard to passing traffic. Lighting should not be permitted to trespass onto adjacent private parcels nor shall light source (luminaire) be visible at the property line.

(4) Storm Water Management. Storm water runoff from parking lots is regulated by MMC Title 14, Water and Sewers.

(5) Parking Area Layout.

(a) Access to Parking Spaces.

(i) All parking areas, except stacked parking areas, must be designed so that a vehicle may enter or exit without having to move another vehicle.

(ii) Parking shall be designed so that automobiles do not back out into public streets.

(b) Parking Space and Aisle Dimensions.

(i)