2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 9 cities in Ventura County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Ventura County's Dark Sky (DKS) overlay zone under §8104-7.6 restricts outdoor lighting in designated rural areas including the Ojai Valley and Santa Monica Mountains. Requirements include full shielding, downward-directed lighting, maximum lumen limits, and warm color temperatures to protect the night sky.
Light trespass in unincorporated Ventura County is regulated under the Dark Sky (DKS) overlay zone and general nuisance provisions. In DKS areas, all outdoor lighting must be fully shielded to prevent light from crossing property lines.
9 cities in Ventura County have their own outdoor lighting rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
2 verified rules • Dark Sky Rules, Light Trespass
1 verified rule • Dark Sky Rules
2 verified rules • Dark Sky Rules, Light Trespass
2 verified rules • Dark Sky Rules, Light Trespass
2 verified rules • Dark Sky Rules, Light Trespass
2 verified rules • Dark Sky Rules, Light Trespass
2 verified rules • Dark Sky Rules, Light Trespass
2 verified rules • Dark Sky Rules, Light Trespass
2 verified rules • Dark Sky Rules, Light Trespass
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