Mansfield treats unwanted light crossing onto neighboring property as a potential nuisance. Floodlights must be aimed and shielded to limit illumination at the property line.
Mansfield addresses light trespass, the unwanted spill of artificial light onto adjacent properties, under its nuisance ordinance and zoning lighting standards. Residential security lights and landscape fixtures should be aimed to stay on the source property. Commercial and multi-family site lighting must be full cutoff and cannot exceed a typical 0.5 foot-candle measurement at residential property lines. A common remedy for a light trespass complaint is installing a shield, rotating the fixture, lowering the mounting, or replacing with a motion sensor. Code Compliance can investigate and issue notices of violation if lighting substantially interferes with neighbor enjoyment of property. Repeated violations can draw municipal court citations. Temporary holiday lighting and short-term event lights are generally tolerated. Homeowners are encouraged to communicate with neighbors before escalating to code enforcement. Complaint forms and measurement techniques are available through the city Code Compliance division at (817) 276-4200.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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