Boynton Beach Code §15-120 prohibits light trespass onto neighboring properties exceeding 0.5 foot-candles at the property line. Commercial lighting must use full cutoff fixtures and be turned off one hour after business closing.
City Code Chapter 15 Article VI establishes lighting standards: residential property line max 0.5 foot-candles, commercial adjacent to residential max 1.0 foot-candle. All new commercial lighting must be IESNA Dark Sky compliant with full cutoff fixtures. Sports field lighting allowed until 10 PM with timers. Parking lot lighting reduced to security level after midnight. Glare causing traffic hazard actionable. LED retrofits encouraged but must meet shielding requirements.
Light trespass: warning then $100-$500 fine. Commercial non-compliance: $250/day. Repeated violations may trigger lighting plan submission requirement.
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