Davis County and its cities address light spilling onto neighboring property mainly through zoning and nuisance standards, generally requiring outdoor fixtures to be shielded and aimed downward so light does not cross property lines. There is no countywide footcandle limit for homes.
Without a dark-sky ordinance, glare and light trespass are handled through Layton and Davis County site-plan review and general nuisance rules. Commercial and multi-family lighting is commonly required to be fully shielded and directed downward so it does not spill onto adjacent lots; many Utah cities cap trespass at about 0.5 footcandle at the property line, though Davis-area rules focus on shielding rather than a fixed homeowner limit. A neighbor's floodlight is usually pursued as a nuisance complaint. Confirm project lighting standards with your city planner.
Lighting that spills onto neighbors can be cited during site-plan review or as a nuisance, requiring shielding, redirection, or replacement.
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