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Outdoor lighting in Indian Wells

Indian Wells'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 Indian Wells Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Indian Wells's code says

Indian Wells code What Indian Wells's code adds
Fixture height
  • Tree-mounted lights may be no more than 12 feet above the ground.
    Applies: 1 light per tree, only to light the tree crown from below.
    § 22.12.050 · code text
    Maximum overall height of any tree-mounted luminaire shall not be more than twelve (12) feet from the ground surface.
Shielding
  • Fully shielded where feasible, partly shielded otherwise, and arranged to prevent glare, reflection or interference with streets or property.
    § 22.12.050 · code text
    When lighting is "Allowed" by this Chapter, it must be fully shielded where feasible and partially shielded in all other cases. All outside lighting shall be so arranged and shielded as to prevent any glare or reflection and any nuisance or hazardous interference of any kind on adjoining streets or property.
  • Must be fully shielded and placed to avoid bothering neighbors and to minimize glare.
    Applies: Tree-mounted lights.
    § 22.12.050 · code text
    Any tree-mounted luminaire shall be fully shielded and positioned in such a manner as to avoid interference with reasonable use of adjoining properties and minimize on-site and off-site glare.

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What are the outdoor lighting rules for homes in Indian Wells?

Indian Wells's code: Fully shielded where feasible, partly shielded otherwise, and arranged to prevent glare, reflection or interference with streets or property. (§ 22.12.050); Tree-mounted lights may be no more than 12 feet above the ground. (1 light per tree, only to light the tree crown from below.) (§ 22.12.050).

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