Allen prohibits light trespass causing nuisance to neighbors. Maximum 0.5 foot-candles at residential property line. Motion-activated security lights encouraged but must not flood neighbor windows continuously.
Allen Code treats excessive lighting as nuisance under Chapter 8 Health and Nuisances. Common complaints: unshielded floodlights, high-output LED security lights, commercial parking illuminating homes. Code compliance measures spillover with foot-candle meter. Remedies include shields, aim adjustment, dimming, or timer installation.
Citation 100-500 dollars. Repeated nuisance may lead to civil injunction.
Allen, TX
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Commercial properties in Allen must not exceed 65 dBA at adjacent residential property lines during daytime or 55 dBA at night. HVAC, loading docks, and driv...
Allen, TX
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