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Outdoor lighting in Hughson

Hughson's own rules on outdoor lighting, with the code text for every value.

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Each rule below links to the section of the Hughson Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Hughson's code says

Hughson code What Hughson's code adds
Fixture height
  • At most 4 feet tall.
    Applies: Light fixtures at driveway entrances.
    § 17.03.056 · code text
    Light fixtures at driveway approaches shall have a maximum height of four feet.
  • At most 14 feet above grade, or the height of the nearest building on the site, whichever is less.
    Applies: All other light fixtures, not counting lit signs.
    § 17.03.056 · code text
    All other light fixtures, excluding illuminated signs, shall have a maximum height of 14 feet above grade, or the height of the nearest building on the site, whichever is less.
Light at the property line
  • one-quarter foot-candle
    Applies: measured 25 feet horizontally from the subject property
    § 17.03.056 · code text
    no light source shall produce an illumination level greater than one-quarter foot-candle at any point measured 25 feet horizontally from the subject property.
Shielding
  • Lights must be shielded away from the sky, nearby properties and streets; glare beyond the property must be minimized.
    § 17.03.056 · code text
    All light sources shall include appropriate shielding to direct light away from the sky, surrounding properties and streets. Reflections or glare outside of the subject property shall be minimized.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the outdoor lighting rules for homes in Hughson?

Hughson's code: Lights must be shielded away from the sky, nearby properties and streets; glare beyond the property must be minimized. (§ 17.03.056); one-quarter foot-candle (measured 25 feet horizontally from the subject property) (§ 17.03.056).

General information, not legal advice.

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