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Outdoor Lighting in Victorville, CA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Dark Sky Rules

Victorville's single-family design guidelines require every exterior light fixture on a new home to conceal its light source: recessed canister lighting or a fully shielded fixture is mandatory under Development Code Sec. 16-3.08.090(d)(6)(v)c. A shielded fixture is also required at each garage located on a private drive.

Victorville Shielded Outdoor Light Fixture Rules

Some Restrictions

Victorville, CA, Development Code Sec. 16-3.08.090(d)(6)(v)c (Exterior Light Fixtures)

c.Exterior light fixtures. Exterior light fixtures shall be selected to conceal the light source, lamp or bulb. Recessed canister lighting or fully shielded fixtures are required. The appearance of exterior light fixtures should be appropriate to the style, character and color of the home. Exterior light fixtures are required at each garage located on a private drive. These fixtures can be eith...

Billboard Lighting

Victorville's general sign-illumination rules, including a 15-watt bulb cap and a ban on flashing displays, do not apply to digital display billboards. Sec. 16-3.22.070(k) exempts digital billboards erected under a Billboard Relocation Agreement or under Sec. 16-3.22.190's reduction-only conversion path, so those signs follow a separate approval standard instead of the citywide sign-lighting caps.

Victorville Digital Billboard Lighting Rules

Some Restrictions

Victorville, CA, Development Code Sec. 16-3.22.070(k) (General provisions applicable to all signs); Sec. 16-3.22.190 (Billboard Conversion to Digital Display)

(k)The following provision governs illumination of signs, excepting digital display billboards erected pursuant to a Billboard Relocation Agreement as provided for in Section 16-3.22.180 or digital display billboards erected pursuant to Section 16-3.22.190:(1)Exposed fluorescent tubes or incandescent bulbs exceeding 15 watts are not permitted, unless such signs are approved as part of a Master ...

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

Outdoor Lighting in San Bernardino County