Port Hueneme's zoning provisions include outdoor lighting standards to reduce light pollution and glare. The coastal setting and proximity to the Ventura County dark sky initiatives encourage shielded, downward-directed lighting.
PHMC zoning provisions address exterior lighting standards for new development. Lights must be shielded and directed downward to prevent light trespass and glare. The California Coastal Act and Local Coastal Program may impose additional lighting requirements to protect coastal habitats (sea turtles, nesting birds) and the nighttime visual environment. New construction and significant renovations must submit lighting plans. Residential security lighting must not create a nuisance for neighbors. Port Hueneme Beach areas may have specific lighting restrictions to protect marine wildlife.
Non-compliant lighting may receive Code Compliance notices. Coastal Zone lighting violations may trigger Coastal Commission enforcement. Nuisance lighting complaints are handled through the code compliance process.
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