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Outdoor Lighting in Buena Park, CA (2026)

2 verified outdoor lighting rules for Buena Park, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Dark Sky Rules

The City of Buena Park is not a formal dark-sky community, but its zoning code controls outdoor lighting to prevent spillover and glare. Lighting on any premises must be directed, controlled, screened, or shaded so it does not shine onto surrounding property, and unshaded clear bulbs in exterior lighting are prohibited.

Buena Park Outdoor Lighting

Some Restrictions

Light Trespass

In the City of Buena Park, light trespass is addressed by the zoning rule that lighting on any premises must be directed, controlled, screened, or shaded so it does not shine directly on surrounding property and does not create glare on driveways, walkways, and public thoroughfares. Light spilling onto a neighbor can also be a nuisance.

Buena Park Light Trespass

Some Restrictions

Looking for Orange County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Buena Park city rules.

Outdoor Lighting in Orange County