Redlands, CA Outdoor Lighting: Light Trespass & Shielding (2026)
Key Facts
- Light trespass limit
- 0.5 foot-candle at property line
- Measured at
- The property line, not the fixture
- Same 0.5 fc cap repeats
- §18.20.160(H)(2), §18.156.750(E)
- Applies to
- A-1 District agritourism uses
- Enforcement
- Public nuisance abatement, misdemeanor per day
Summary
Redlands caps outdoor lighting spillover from agritourism uses in the A-1 Agricultural District at one-half of a foot-candle measured at the property line. Section 18.20.200(E)(9)(a) requires that lighting and glare stay contained on-site, and the same numeric ceiling recurs across several other Title 18 zoning chapters.
a. Lighting and glare overspill shall be contained on-site and shall not exceed one-half (0.5) foot-candle as measured at the property line.
Full Breakdown
200, including farm-stay facilities, wineries, petting zoos, hayrides, and produce stands, and it works together with the shielding and curfew rules in the same subsection to control nighttime impacts on neighboring agricultural and residential land. 5 foot-candle as its baseline light-trespass benchmark.
Violations & Fines
Lighting that exceeds the 0.5 foot-candle limit at the property line violates the agritourism development standards of section 18.20.200 and is an unlawful public nuisance under section 18.208.040, which authorizes the city attorney to seek abatement or an injunction. Section 18.208.050 makes a continuing violation a misdemeanor, with each day counted as a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much light can spill onto my neighbor's property from a Redlands farm event?
Is the light trespass limit measured at my fixture or at the fence line?
Does this same light trespass limit apply to sheds and tennis courts too?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Redlands
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