2 rules for unincorporated Tulare County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Unincorporated Tulare County does not have a standalone dark-sky ordinance, but its General Plan 2030 sets outdoor-lighting policy. Policy LU-7.19 requires lighting in residential areas and along County roads to be designed so artificial light does not reflect into adjacent natural or open-space areas unless required for public safety, and the County implements this through land-development standards.
Tulare County General Plan 2030, Land Use Element, Policy LU-7.19
Minimize Lighting Impacts The County shall ensure that lighting in residential areas and along County roadways shall be designed to prevent artificial lighting from reflecting into adjacent natural or open space areas unless required for public safety.
Unincorporated Tulare County controls light trespass through General Plan policies and nuisance enforcement rather than a numeric light-trespass ordinance. Policy LU-7.18 requires park and recreation lighting to avoid nuisance light and glare spillage onto adjoining homes, and LU-7.19 limits light reflecting into adjacent areas. Glare and spillover are addressed as project conditions and potential nuisances.
Tulare County General Plan 2030, Land Use Element, Policy LU-7.18
Lighting The County shall continue to improve and maintain lighting in park and recreation facilities to prevent nuisance light and glare spillage on adjoining residential areas.
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