McKinney prohibits light trespass exceeding 0.5 footcandles at the property line of residentially zoned adjacent parcels. Complaints handled by Code Compliance as a nuisance violation. Aimed flood lights into neighboring yards or windows trigger enforcement.
Code Compliance measures spill light with calibrated meter during complaints. Offenders are given 10-day notice to shield, redirect, or replace fixtures. Chronic violations become Class C misdemeanor under Chapter 18 Buildings nuisance provisions. Vehicle headlights and porch lights on timers are typically exempt.
First warning: 10-day cure. Citation: up to 500 dollars per day. Repeat: Class C misdemeanor.
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