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Outdoor Lighting in Yorba Linda, CA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Dark Sky Rules

Yorba Linda's residential lighting standards (Zoning Code Chapter 18.10) require outdoor light fixtures, except street lamps, to be aimed or shielded so direct illumination stays within the property boundaries and does not spill onto streets or adjacent property.

Yorba Linda Outdoor Lighting and Dark-Sky Rules

Some Restrictions

Light Trespass

Yorba Linda's Zoning Code (Chapter 18.10) prohibits light trespass by requiring outdoor fixtures to be aimed or shielded so direct illumination does not spill across streets or onto adjacent property, protecting neighbors from unwanted glare and spillover.

Yorba Linda Light Trespass Rules

Some Restrictions

Looking for Orange County county-wide rules?

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

Outdoor Lighting in Orange County