Glendale staff propose lighting code update to reflect LED era; council asks for edits and tabling

Apr 15, 2026

Transportation staff presented updates to City Code Chapter 26.5 to reduce light trespass, promote LED and smart lighting, and add modern definitions. Council members raised concerns about private property application, flag lighting exceptions, historic fixtures and penalty language and asked staff to return with edits; council tabled further action.

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Transportation staff outlined proposed updates to Glendale’s outdoor‑lighting code on April 14, saying existing language has not been revised since 1986 and needs modernization for LED and smart technologies.

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