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Outdoor Lighting in Oro Valley, AZ (2026)

2 verified outdoor lighting rules for Oro Valley, Arizona, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Dark Sky Rules

Oro Valley enforces one of Arizona's strictest dark-sky codes: full-cutoff fixtures, 3000K max color temperature, and shielding on all exterior lighting to protect Catalina foothill skies.

Oro Valley Dark-Sky Lighting Ordinance

Heavy Restrictions

Light Trespass

Oro Valley prohibits light trespass onto adjacent property, setting a 0.1 foot-candle limit at residential property lines. All fixtures must direct light downward within property boundaries.

Oro Valley Light Trespass Standards

Heavy Restrictions

Looking for Pima County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Oro Valley city rules.

Outdoor Lighting in Pima County