Huntington Beach regulates outdoor lighting through the HBZSO Chapter 233 (Signs) and general zoning provisions. Electronic signs are limited to 50 foot-candles at any property line. Excessive light trespass onto neighboring properties is enforceable as a nuisance.
Huntington Beach regulates outdoor lighting through sign regulations and general zoning provisions. The HBZSO limits the maximum light output of electronic readerboards to 50 foot-candles at any property line. Light trespass from commercial or residential properties that unreasonably disturbs neighbors is enforceable as a nuisance under HBMC Chapter 17.10. New development projects may be conditioned to limit exterior lighting intensity, direct fixtures downward, and shield light sources. The city does not have a standalone dark sky ordinance but addresses light pollution through project-level conditions.
Excessive outdoor lighting creating nuisance conditions is enforceable under HBMC 17.10. Sign lighting violations are enforceable under HBZSO Chapter 233.
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