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Chapter 18.55 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES

18.28 — OUTDOOR LIGHTING

Palos Verdes Estates Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Palos Verdes Estates

§ 18.28.010. Applicability – Conformance.

No outdoor lighting shall, after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, be installed in the R-1 or R-M zones, except in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 304 § 1, 1974; Ord. 700 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012; Ord. 740 § 1, 2019)

§ 18.28.020. Definitions.

  • A. Fifteen Thousand Lumens Defined. The term “fifteen thousand lumens” or the term “an aggregate fifteen thousand lumens” shall be construed to mean fifteen thousand lumens on lots fifteen thousand square feet or smaller. On lots larger than fifteen thousand square feet it shall be deemed to mean fifteen thousand lumens plus an additional one thousand five hundred lumens for each one thousand five hundred square feet or major fraction thereof by which the lot exceeds fifteen thousand square feet, up to a maximum of thirty thousand lumens.

  • B. “Light source” means, in generic terms, a source of optical radiation (i.e., “light”), often called a “bulb” or “tube.” Examples include incandescent, fluorescent, high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps, and low-pressure sodium (LPS) lamps, as well as compact fluorescent lamps (CFL), light-emitting diode (LED) modules, and arrays.

  • C. “Lumen” means the unit of measure used to quantify the amount of visible light produced by a lamp or emitted from a luminaire (as distinct from “watt,” a measure of power consumption).

  • D. “Outdoor lighting” means outdoor electrically powered illuminating devices, lamps and similar devices, including solar powered lights, and all parts used to distribute the light and/ or protect the lamp, permanently installed or portable.

  • (Ord. 304 § 1, 1974; Ord. 700 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012; Ord. 740 § 1, 2019)

§ 18.28.030. Direct rays limited to property of origin.

No light shall, after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, be installed in any R-1 or R-M zone where the direct rays from the light extend beyond the property line of the property upon which such light is installed. Individual nonreflector light bulbs not exceeding illumination equivalent to two thousand two hundred fifty lumens shall be permitted without restriction, except that the aggregate of all outdoor lights shall not exceed fifteen thousand lumens for any lot.

(Ord. 304 § 1, 1974; Ord. 700 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012; Ord. 740 § 1, 2019)

§ 18.28.040. Direct illumination of other properties – Prohibited hours.

No outdoor lighting in the R-1 or R-M zones shall be used after seven-thirty p.m. of any day or before seven a.m. of any day where such light source results in direct illumination of a parcel of property or properties other than those upon which such light fixture or source is physically located, except that individual nonreflector light bulbs not exceeding two thousand two hundred fifty lumens shall be permitted.

(Ord. 304 § 1, 1974; Ord. 700 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012; Ord. 740 § 1, 2019)

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City of Palos Verdes Estates, CA § 18.28.050

ZONING REGULATIONS

§ 18.28.060

§ 18.28.050. Prohibited hours generally.

No outdoor lighting in the R-1 or R-M zones shall be used after nine p.m. of any day or before seven a.m. of any day, except that individual light bulbs not exceeding two thousand two hundred fifty lumens or an aggregate of fifteen thousand lumens for each lot shall be permitted. If any reflector bulbs are used the direct rays of such bulbs may not extend beyond the property line of the property upon which such light is installed.

(Ord. 304 § 1, 1974; Ord. 700 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012; Ord. 740 § 1, 2019)

§ 18.28.060. Lighting permit – Effect.

Notwithstanding the requirements of this chapter, lights may be installed and used in a manner and at times not permitted by this chapter only upon receipt of a lighting permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. A lighting permit shall be issued if the planning commission finds that the installation or use, as conditioned, of the requested lights will not adversely affect any person’s use or enjoyment of any other property. A lighting permit shall be denied if the planning commission or the city council finds that such installation or use of lights will adversely affect any person’s use or enjoyment of any other property.

(Ord. 304 § 1, 1974; Ord. 529 § 23, 1991; Ord. 700 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012; Ord. 740 § 1, 2019)

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City of Palos Verdes Estates, CA

ZONING REGULATIONS

§ 18.32.010

§ 18.32.010

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  1. Title 1
  2. Title 2
  3. Chapter 2.12 — POLICE DEPARTMENT
  4. Chapter 2.08 — CITY MANAGER
  5. Chapter 2.10 — FINANCE DIRECTOR
  6. Chapter 2.12 — POLICE DEPARTMENT
  7. Chapter 2.16 — POLICE DEPARTMENT RESERVE CORPS
  8. Chapter 2.24 — COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
  9. Chapter 2.28 — EMERGENCY SERVICES
  10. Chapter 2.32 — UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
  11. Chapter 2.36 — PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYMENT
  12. Chapter 2.38 — POST-EMPLOYMENT LOBBYING
  13. Title 3
  14. Chapter 3.00 — SPECIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX
  15. Chapter 3.04 — ASSESSMENT AND TAX COLLECTION
  16. Chapter 3.08 — SALES AND USE TAX
  17. Chapter 3.24 — PURCHASING SYSTEM
  18. Chapter 3.28 — TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND
  19. Chapter 3.32 — CHARGE FOR SPECIAL POLICE SERVICES
  20. Chapter 3.36 — LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES SPECIAL TAX
  21. Title 5
  22. Chapter 5.04 — FORTUNETELLING AND RELATED PRACTICES
  23. Chapter 5.08 — PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS
  24. Chapter 5.16 — BUSINESS LICENSE TAX
  25. Chapter 5.20 — COMMERCIAL FILM PERMIT
  26. Chapter 5.25 — REAL PROPERTY RECORDS REPORT
  27. Title 6
  28. Chapter 6.04 — ANIMAL CONTROL GENERALLY
  29. Chapter 6.08 — REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO DOGS
  30. Chapter 6.12 — POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS DOGS
  31. Chapter 6.16 — VACCINATION
  32. Title 8
  33. Chapter 8.32
  34. Chapter 8.04 — HEALTH CODE
  35. Chapter 8.14
  36. Chapter 8.16 — GARBAGE AND RUBBISH
  37. Chapter 8.18 — SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
  38. Chapter 8.24 — HANG GLIDERS AND MODEL AIRCRAFT
  39. Chapter 8.32 — OUTDOOR BUSINESS LIGHTING
  40. Chapter 8.36 — SUBSTANDARD PREMISES
  41. Chapter 8.40
  42. Chapter 8.44 — WELLS AND MINES
  43. Chapter 8.52 — MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION
  44. Chapter 8.56 — SMOKING PROHIBITED
  45. Chapter 8.60 — FIREWORKS
  46. Title 9
  47. Chapter 9.04 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC DECENCY
  48. Chapter 9.05 — PICKETING
  49. Chapter 9.08 — CURFEW
  50. Chapter 9.12 — WEAPONS
  51. Chapter 9.16 — USE OF BEACHES
  52. Chapter 9.18 — SOCIAL HOST LIABILITY FOR PARTIES AT WHICH UNDE…
  53. Chapter 9.20
  54. Title 10
  55. Chapter 10.02 — PENALTIES
  56. Chapter 10.08 — TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION
  57. Chapter 10.12
  58. Chapter 10.16 — TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES
  59. Chapter 10.20 — ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS
  60. Chapter 10.24 — SPECIAL STOPS
  61. Chapter 10.28 — MISCELLANEOUS DRIVING RULES
  62. Chapter 10.32
  63. Chapter 10.36 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING – VENDING
  64. Chapter 10.40
  65. Chapter 10.44 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING – TIMES
  66. Chapter 10.48 — STOPPING FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING ONLY
  67. Chapter 10.52
  68. Chapter 10.60 — CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
  69. Title 12
  70. Chapter 12.04 — ENCROACHMENTS
  71. Chapter 12.12 — EXCAVATIONS
  72. Chapter 12.16 — STREET TREES
  73. Chapter 12.20 — STREET AND SIDEWALK USE RESTRICTIONS
  74. Chapter 12.24 — PARKS
  75. Chapter 12.32
  76. Title 13
  77. Chapter 13.08 — STORM DRAINS AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND POL…
  78. Chapter 13.12 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
  79. Chapter 13.14 — SANITARY SEWERS AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE
  80. Title 15
  81. Chapter 15.04
  82. Chapter 15.08 — ADMINISTRATION
  83. Chapter 15.12
  84. Chapter 15.20
  85. Chapter 15.50 — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
  86. Title 16
  87. Chapter 16.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  88. Chapter 16.16 — DESIGN STANDARDS
  89. Chapter 16.16 — DESIGN STANDARDS
  90. Title 17
  91. Chapter 17.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  92. Chapter 17.10 — ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
  93. Chapter 17.20 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
  94. Chapter 17.22 — SITE PLAN PERMITS
  95. Chapter 17.36 — STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
  96. Chapter 17.40
  97. Chapter 17.44 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
  98. Title 18
  99. ▸Chapter 18.55 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
    Overview
    1. § 18.04
    2. 18.05 — SPORTS COURTS
    3. 18.08 — R-M ZONE
    4. 18.12 — C ZONE
    5. § 18.16
    6. § 18.20
    7. 18.24 — GRADING
    8. 18.28 — OUTDOOR LIGHTING
  100. Chapter 18.32 — WALLS AND FENCES
  101. Chapter 18.36 — NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY
  102. Chapter 18.37
  103. Chapter 18.39
  104. Chapter 18.40 — MIXED-USE OVERLAY (MU-O) ZONE
  105. Chapter 18.42 — HOME OCCUPATION
  106. Chapter 18.45 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
  107. Chapter 18.50 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
  108. Chapter 18.60 — NONCOMMERCIAL ANTENNAS
  109. Chapter 18.64 — MOBILEHOME PARKS
  110. Chapter 18.72 — SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  111. Chapter 18.73 — REGULATION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA
  112. Title 19
  113. Chapter 19.01 — DEFINITIONS
  114. Chapter 19.02
  115. Title OL

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