El Cajon does not have a dedicated dark sky ordinance. Outdoor lighting on new development is regulated through the zoning code's general development standards to minimize light trespass and glare. The city follows standard California Building Code requirements for outdoor lighting energy efficiency.
The City of El Cajon does not have a standalone dark sky or outdoor lighting preservation ordinance. However, outdoor lighting for new development and redevelopment is regulated through the general development standards in ECMC Title 17. The zoning code requires that exterior lighting be directed downward and shielded to minimize light trespass onto adjacent properties. Parking lot lighting, commercial signage illumination, and security lighting must comply with these standards. The California Building Code Title 24 energy provisions also regulate outdoor lighting wattage and efficiency. El Cajon's inland valley location means it does not have the same dark sky concerns as mountain or rural communities. Light trespass from a neighbor's property that causes nuisance may be addressed through the city's nuisance provisions.
Non-compliant lighting on new development may not receive building permit approval. Existing lighting that creates a nuisance may be addressed through Code Compliance complaints. Light trespass is not a criminal violation but may be cited as a nuisance.
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