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Title 8 — HEALTH AND SAFETY

Chapter 8.50 — OUTDOOR LIGHTING

Beaumont Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Beaumont

8.50.010 - Purpose and intent.

8.50.020 - Definitions.

8.50.030 - Establishment of Lighting Zones.

8.50.030.1 The Residential Lighting Zone: shall consist of all areas of the City zoned…

8.50.030.2 The Commercial Industrial Lighting Zone: shall consist of all areas of the…

8.50.030.3 The Special Use Lighting Zone: shall consist of specific land uses which…

8.50.040 - Prohibited lighting.

8.50.050 - Exempt lighting.

8.50.050.1 Fossil fuel (e.g., gas) lamps;

8.50.050.2 Neon;

8.50.050.3 Temporary holiday decorations;

8.50.050.4 Flag lighting of 150 watts or less;

8.50.050.5 Emergency lighting;

8.50.050.6 Internally illuminated signs that have dark backgrounds (opaque or colored)…

8.50.050.7 Motion detector lighting fixtures, provided (a) that there is no light…

8.50.050.8 Exposed string outdoor lighting, provided (a) that they consist exclusively…

8.50.060 - Lighting in the Residential Lighting Zone.

8.50.060.1 Generally.

8.50.060.2 Maximum lumens and Shielding.

8.50.060.3 Height Limit.

8.50.060.4 Total Lamp Power Limit.

8.50.060.5 Nonconforming Lighting.

8.50.070 - Lighting in the Commercial/Industrial Zone.

8.50.070.1 Generally.

8.50.070.2 Maximum Lumen and Shielding.

8.50.070.3 Height Limit.

8.50.070.4 Total Lamp Power Limit.

8.50.070.5 Lighting Curfew.

8.50.070.6 Nonconforming Lighting.

8.50.070.7 Electronic Billboard Lightning Requirements.

8.50.080 - Special Use Zone.

8.50.080.1 Generally.

8.50.080.2 Minor Plot Plan Required.

8.50.080.3 Lighting Curfew.

8.50.085 - Parks and trails lighting specifications.

8.50.085.1 Generally.

8.50.085.2 Trails.

8.50.085.3 Parks.

8.50.085.4 Shared Public Lighting.

8.50.090 - Street lighting specifications.

8.50.090.1 Generally.

8.50.090.2 LED Fixture Standard.

8.50.090.3 Solar/LED Assembly.

8.50.090.4 Poles.

8.50.090.5 Pole Bases.

8.50.090.6 Wiring to Pole.

8.50.090.7 The Main Wiring.

8.50.090.8 The Circuitry and Voltage Drop.

8.50.090.9 The Meter Pedestal and Point of Contact.

8.50.090.10 Layout of Poles. Will be based on the following street width design:

8.50.090.11 Layout of Poles at Pedestrian Conflict Areas for Residential Neighborhoods.

8.50.090.12 Special Decorative Fixtures.

8.50.090.13 Placement at Intersections.

8.50.090.14 Location of Poles.

8.50.090.15 Substitutions.

8.50.090.16 Street Light Curfew.

8.50.090.17 The Street Types and Layout Requirements are as follows:

8.50.090.18 Plans.

8.50.090.19 Inspection.

8.50.090.20 Monthly O & M Charges.

8.50.095 - Diagrams and exhibits.

8.50.100 - Administration and enforcement.

8.50.100.1 Generally.

8.50.100.2 Lighting Plan.

8.50.100.3 Appeal.

8.50.100.4 Variance for Non-Conforming Lighting.

8.50.100.5 Violations and Penalties.

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