9-403.050 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

San Joaquin County Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · San Joaquin County

(a)

Efficient Use. All outdoor lighting in non-residential development must be turned off during daylight hours and during any hours when the building is not in use and the lighting is not required for security. Time clocks or photo-sensor systems may be required as a condition of approval of a discretionary permit.

(b)

Entrances in Multi-Unit Dwelling Development. All entrances to multi-unit residential buildings containing more than four units shall be lighted with low intensity fixtures of at least 0.25 foot-candles at the ground level during hours of darkness.

(c)

Entrances to Non-Residential Buildings. All exterior doors shall be illuminated with a minimum of 0.5 footcandles of light during hours of darkness.

(d)

Shielding. All nonexempt outdoor lighting fixtures shall have shielding so as not to be directly visible from a public street or an adjacent lot.