Keller prohibits exterior lighting that causes glare or excessive illumination crossing onto adjoining properties. Commercial property lines are typically capped at 0.5 foot-candles under the Lighting Standards.
Light trespass in Keller is the migration of artificial light across a property line onto a neighboring parcel in a way that causes glare, nuisance, or excessive illuminance. The Keller Zoning Ordinance and Lighting Standards address this through two main tools: design requirements that mandate full-cutoff or fully shielded fixtures on nonresidential and multifamily properties, and maximum illuminance limits at property lines. Commercial property lines abutting residential zoning are typically limited to about 0.1 to 0.5 foot-candles measured vertically at the property boundary, while commercial-to-commercial boundaries may allow somewhat higher levels. Residential fixtures are not subject to the same numerical limits, but the general nuisance prohibition under the property maintenance chapter still applies, meaning a floodlight shining directly into a neighbors bedroom window can be abated. Photometric plans submitted with new site plans must demonstrate compliance, and corrective action is required when post-construction measurements exceed the limit. Homeowners experiencing light trespass from a commercial neighbor can contact Keller Code Enforcement at 817-743-4087 and request measurement. For residential-to-residential disputes, the first step is communication with the neighbor, followed by a code complaint if a nuisance condition persists. Courts can also grant civil relief for light nuisance under Texas common law when the interference is substantial and unreasonable.
Citations up to $500 per day for ongoing trespass after notice. Corrective action orders requiring shielding or relocation of fixtures. Civil nuisance claims available as a separate private remedy.
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