San Rafael, CA Outdoor Lighting: Light Trespass & Shielding (2026)

B.Lighting fixtures shall be appropriately designed and/or shielded to conceal light sources from view off-site and avoid spillover onto adjacent properties.C.The foot-candle intensity of lighting should be the minimum amount necessary to provide a sense of security at building entryways, walkways and parking lots. In general terms, acceptable lighting levels would provide one (1) foot-candle ground level overlap at doorways, one-half (½) foot-candle overlap at walkways and parking lots, and fall below one (1) foot-candle at the property line.D.Lighting shall be reviewed for compatibility with on-site and off-sight light sources. This shall include review of lighting intensity, overlap and type of illumination (e.g., high-pressure sodium, LED, etc.). This may include a review by the city to assure that lighting installed on private property would not cause conflicts with public street lighting.E.Installation of new lighting fixtures or changes in lighting intensity on mixed use and non-residential properties shall be subject to environmental and design review permit review as required by Chapter 14.25 (Design Review).F.Maximum wattage of lamps shall be specified on the plans submitted for electrical permits.G.All new lighting shall be subject to a 90-day post installation inspection to allow for adjustment and assure compliance with this section. (Ord. No. 1923, § 2(Exh. A), 6-16-2014)