Sacramento County Zoning Code §5.12 (Lighting) prohibits outdoor lighting that creates 'light trespass' onto adjoining property. Fixtures must be shielded so direct light does not exceed 0.5 foot-candles at the property line.
SCC Zoning §5.12 requires outdoor lighting to be shielded and directed downward. Light trespass onto adjacent residential property cannot exceed 0.5 foot-candles measured at the receiving property line. Floodlights aimed at the sky or directly into a neighbor's window violate the chapter. Commercial/parking lighting has separate stricter rules with maximum mounting heights and shielding requirements. Holiday lighting is generally exempt November 1 - January 15.
Code enforcement notice, then administrative citation under SCC §16.18 - $100/$200/$500 escalation. Continued violation: nuisance abatement under SCC §16.18.401.
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