Outdoor lighting in Coalinga: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Coalinga Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

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Light at the property line	No more than 1 foot-candle. Applies: Light cast on a public street, measured from its centerline; public street lights are excepted. § 9-4.407 · code text Except for public street lights, no light or combination of lights, or activity shall cast light on a public street exceeding one foot-candle as measured from the centerline of the street. one-half footcandle Applies: Residentially zoned property or any property containing residential uses § 9-4.407 · code text No light, combination of lights, or activity shall cast light onto a residentially zoned property, or any property containing residential uses, exceeding one-half footcandle.
Shielding	Lights must be shielded and placed to keep light and glare away from neighboring properties and public streets. § 9-4.407 · code text All security and site lighting shall be shielded to avoid "spill over" nuisance lighting to the existing adjacent uses. Lights shall be placed to deflect light away from adjacent properties and public streets, and to prevent adverse interference with the normal operation or enjoyment of surrounding properties.

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What are the outdoor lighting rules for homes in Coalinga?

Coalinga's code: Lights must be shielded and placed to keep light and glare away from neighboring properties and public streets. (§ 9-4.407); No more than 1 foot-candle. (Light cast on a public street, measured from its centerline; public street lights are excepted.) (§ 9-4.407).

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