§ 33-714. Exemptions. — Escondido Zoning Code

(a) All outdoor light fixtures existing and legally installed prior to the effective date of this article [6] are exempt from the requirements of this article, unless work is proposed in any one year period so as to replace 50% or more of the existing outdoor light fixtures or lamps, or to increase to the extent of 50% or more the number of outdoor light fixtures on the premises. In such a case, both the proposed and the existing outdoor light fixtures shall conform to the provisions of this article and shall be detailed on lighting plans prior to the issuance of applicable building permits.
(b) All outdoor light fixtures producing light directly by combustion of fossil fuels, such as kerosene lanterns or gas lamps, are exempt from the requirements of this article.
(c) All outdoor light fixtures on facilities or lands owned, operated, or controlled by the United States Government, the State of California, the County of San Diego, or any other public entity or public agency not subject to ordinances of this city are exempt from the requirements of this article. Voluntary compliance with the intent of this article at those facilities is encouraged.
(d) Temporary uses and holiday lighting not exceeding 45 consecutive days during any oneyear period as determined by the director of community development are exempt from the requirements of this article.
(e) Any shielded light fixture that produces 4,050 lumens or less is exempt from the requirements of this article. Examples of lamp types of 4,050 lumens and below generally

6. Editor's Note—The effective date of the ordinance codified in this article is February 6, 1987.

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City of Escondido, CA

ESCONDIDO CODE

§ 33-714

§ 33-717

include:

(1) 200 watt standard incandescent and less;
(2) 150 watt tungsten-halogen (quartz) and less;
(3) 75 watt mercury vapor and less;
(4) 50 watt high pressure sodium and less;
(5) 50 watt metal halide and less;
(6) 40 watt fluorescent and less.

Note: Because lumen output determines this exemption instead of wattage, manufacturer's specifications with the lumen information must be included with proposals applicable under this article.

(Zoning Code, Ch. 107, § 1072.30; Ord. No. 2014-20, § 4, 1-7-15; Ord. No. 2021-10, § 6, 10-27-21)