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Outdoor Lighting in Huntington Beach, CA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Dark Sky Rules

Huntington Beach regulates outdoor lighting through the HBZSO Chapter 233 (Signs) and general zoning provisions. Electronic signs are limited to 50 foot-candles at any property line. Excessive light trespass onto neighboring properties is enforceable as a nuisance.

Huntington Beach Outdoor Lighting Rules

Some Restrictions

Light Trespass

Light trespass from outdoor lighting that unreasonably disturbs neighboring properties is enforceable as a nuisance under HBMC Chapter 17.10. The city addresses complaints through code enforcement.

Huntington Beach Light Trespass Rules

Some Restrictions

Looking for Orange County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Huntington Beach city rules.

Outdoor Lighting in Orange County