Light and glare.
Riverside Municipal Code § 19.590.070
in effect19.590.070 - Light and glare.
A. Lighting for safety purposes shall be provided at entryways, along walkways, between buildings, and within parking areas.
B. Except for stadium and playing field lighting, lighting support structures shall not exceed the maximum permitted building height of the zone where such lights are located. Furthermore, the height of any lighting shall be the minimum required to accomplish the purpose of the light. Freestanding pole lights shall not exceed a maximum height of 14 feet within 50 feet of a residentially zoned property or residential use.
C. The candle-power of all lights shall be the minimum required to accomplish the purpose of the light.
D. Flickering, flashing or strobe lights shall not be permitted. All lights shall be constant and shall not change intensity or color more often than once every 30 minutes.
E. Aircraft search lights normally used to draw attention to a business from off-site are prohibited.
F. Lighting where required for parking lots shall be provided at a level no less than one foot candle throughout the lot and access areas, and such lighting shall be certified as to its coverage, intensity and adherence to Section 19.590.070 (Light and Glare) and Chapter 19.556 (Lighting) by a qualified lighting engineer.
G. All lights shall be directed, oriented, and shielded to prevent light from shining onto adjacent properties, onto public rights-of-way, and into driveway areas in a manner that would obstruct drivers' vision.
H. Lighting for advertising signs shall not cause light or glare on surrounding properties.
I. Lighting shall not be directed skyward or in a manner that interferes with the safe operation of aircraft.
(Ord. 7331 §95, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)
Source: City of Riverside, California, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/riverside/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_TIT19ZO_ARTVIIISIPLGEDEPR_CH19.590PEST_19.590.070LIGLFetched: 11/1/2026