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Division 4 — (Reserved)

§ 9137.1. Exterior Lighting.

Carson Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Carson

All lighting in buildings, landscaping, parking lots and similar facilities shall be directed away from all adjoining and nearby residential property. Such lighting shall be arranged and controlled so as not to create a nuisance or hazard to traffic or to the living environment. This Section is also applicable to arc lights, search lights and similar lighting devices.

Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this Section shall be guilty of an infraction and shall be punishable as provided in Chapter 2 of Article I of this Code.

See specific requirements in CMC § 9138.15(D) for vehicle dealerships within the CA Zone. (Ord. 03-1279 § 18; Ord. 79-479 § 7)

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▸ Contents — Carson Zoning Code
Carson Zoning Code
  1. Article 9 — Planning and Zoning
  2. Chapter 1 — ZONING
  3. Division 1 — Title, Authority And Purpose
  4. Division 2 — Format
  5. Division 3 — Zoning Classifications
  6. Division 4 — Zoning Boundaries
  7. Division 1 — Uses Permitted
  8. Division 2 — Accessory Uses
  9. Division 3 — Conditional Use Criteria
  10. Division 4 — Density
  11. Division 5 — Site Requirements
  12. Division 6 — Site Development Standards
  13. Division 7 — Environmental Effects
  14. Division 8 — Special Requirements For Certain Uses
  15. ▸ Division 4 — (Reserved)
    Overview
    1. § 9135.1. Applicability.
    2. § 9135.2. Minimum Lot Area.
    3. § 9135.3. Street Frontage and Access.
    4. § 9135.4. Minimum Lot Width.
    5. § 9136.11. Buildings and Structures - Buildings Required.
    6. § 9136.12. Buildings and Structures - Height of Buildings and …
    7. § 9136.13. Buildings and Structures - Uses Permitted in Reside…
    8. § 9136.21. Yards and Open Spaces - Reserved.
    9. § 9136.22. Yards and Open Spaces - Future Rights-of-Way.
    10. § 9136.23. Yards and Open Spaces - Front Yard.
    11. § 9136.24. Yards and Open Spaces - Side Yards.
    12. § 9136.25. Yards and Open Spaces - Rear Yard.
    13. § 9136.26. Yards and Open Spaces - Reserved.
    14. § 9136.27. Yards and Open Spaces - Space Between Buildings.
    15. § 9136.28. Yards and Open Spaces - Reserved.
    16. § 9136.29. Yards and Open Spaces - Encroachments.
    17. § 9136.3. Other Site Developments Standards - Fences, Walls an…
    18. § 9136.4. Other Site Developments Standards - Trash and Recycl…
    19. § 9136.5. Other Site Developments Standards - Reserved.
    20. § 9136.6. Other Site Developments Standards - Parking, Loading…
    21. § 9136.7. Other Site Developments Standards - Signs.
    22. § 9136.8. Other Site Developments Standards - Utilities.
    23. § 9136.9. Other Site Developments Standards - Site Planning an…
    24. § 9137.1. Exterior Lighting.
  16. Division 8 — Special Requirements For Certain Uses
  17. Division 4 — (Reserved)
  18. Division 8 — Special Requirements For Certain Uses
  19. Division 4 — (Reserved)
  20. Division 9 — Special Use Zones
  21. Division 1 — Street Dedication And Improvement
  22. Division 2 — Vehicular Parking, Loading And Maneuvering Areas
  23. Division 3 — Walls
  24. Division 4 — Trash And Recycling Areas
  25. Division 5 — Transportation Demand And Trip Reduction Measures
  26. Division 6 — Project Grading
  27. Division 7 — Signs
  28. Division 8 — Water Efficient Landscaping
  29. Division 1 — Procedures In General
  30. Division 2 — Procedures By Type
  31. Division 1 — Applicability Of Regulations
  32. Division 2 — Nonconformities
  33. Division 3 — Relationship Of Zoning Regulations To Other Laws …
  34. Division 4 — Interpretation Of Provisions
  35. Division 5 — Violations And Penalties
  36. Division 6 — Assignment Of Authority, Powers And Duties
  37. Division 1 — Definitions

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