St. Petersburg Section 16.40.070 prohibits glare and light trespass onto abutting properties, requiring shielded fixtures and limiting illumination at the property line.
St. Petersburg City Code Section 16.40.070(4) specifically requires that all lighting be designed and installed to prevent glare and light trespass on abutting property. The standard applies to commercial, multifamily, and residential installations and is enforced through the city's site plan review and Codes Compliance complaint process. Light trespass is generally measured at the receiving property line, with maximum allowed footcandle levels that decline near residential boundaries. Property owners receiving complaints typically must reaim or shield fixtures, replace bulbs with lower-output or full-cutoff options, or install timers. Section 16.40.070 works alongside the wider lighting standards in Chapter 16 and Chapter 8 minimum property maintenance.
Notice of violation with cure period through Codes Compliance; first offense fines up to $250 per day, escalating to $500 per day for repeat violations under Chapter 9.
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