City of Downey

MUNICIPAL CODE ARTICLE IX – LAND USE9520.06 9520.06(A)(B)In all zones, except the R-1 and R-2 Zones,outdoor lighting shall be provided andmaintained for all walkways, off-streetparking areas and driveways, storage orsolid waste areas, or other areas commonlyaccessible or used by tenants so as toprovide adequate illumination for use andsafety.In the Commercial and Industrial Zones,parking lot lighting shall be provided forall guest parking areas. This light shall below level lighting designed to light parkinglot areas and walkways. It shall bedesigned to eliminate spillover to the streetand adjoining properties.(C)In all zones, outdoor lighting shall bedirected, positioned, and/or shielded as notto direct light on any street or abuttingproperty as shown in Figure 9.5.7.(D)In the R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-3-O Zones, nooutside lighting shall exceed eight (8) feetin height, except building lights, i.e., porchlights or the equivalent. In any case, nolight fixture shall exceed a maximumlighting output of three hundred (300) watts.Figure 9.5.7. Arranging Outdoor LightingAway from Abutting Property(E)The type and location of lighting standards and the intensity of lighting shall be approvedby the City Planner. The fixtures shall be decorative.9.5-47