Outdoor Lighting in Portland, OR (2026)
2 verified outdoor lighting rules for Portland, Oregon, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Dark Sky Rules
Portland addresses outdoor lighting through Title 33 (Planning and Zoning) development standards and Title 32 (Signs). While Portland does not have a standalone dark-sky ordinance, outdoor lighting for new development must be designed to minimize glare, light trespass, and sky glow. The city encourages compliance with International Dark-Sky Association standards.
Portland Dark Sky & Outdoor Lighting Rules
Some RestrictionsLight Trespass
Portland's Title 33 (Planning and Zoning) development standards address light trespass by requiring that outdoor lighting be designed to minimize spillover onto adjacent properties. Property owners may also address light trespass through nuisance complaint processes.
Portland Light Trespass Regulations
Some RestrictionsLooking for Multnomah County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Portland city rules.
Outdoor Lighting in Multnomah County →