The City of Orange regulates outdoor lighting through OMC Title 17 zoning standards and the California Building Code. While Orange does not have a standalone dark sky ordinance, lighting must be directed downward and may not create glare or light trespass onto neighboring properties.
Under OMC Title 17 and the California Building Energy Code (Title 24), outdoor lighting in Orange must meet energy efficiency and light pollution reduction standards. New commercial and multi-family development requires lighting plans demonstrating compliance with foot-candle levels and shielding requirements. Lighting must be directed downward and shielded to prevent glare and light trespass onto adjacent properties and public rights-of-way. Security lighting on residential properties should be aimed at the property rather than neighboring homes. The California Building Code Title 24 requires outdoor lighting to use full cutoff or shielded fixtures that minimize upward light. The Old Towne Historic District may have additional lighting design standards to maintain historic character.
Outdoor lighting creating nuisance glare or light trespass may result in code enforcement notices requiring correction. Non-compliant commercial lighting may delay building permit approval.
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