Anaheim prohibits outdoor lighting that creates unreasonable glare or light spillover onto neighboring properties under AMC Title 18 zoning standards. Violations are handled through Code Enforcement.
Anaheim's zoning code requires all outdoor lighting to be designed, installed, and maintained to prevent unreasonable glare and light trespass onto adjacent properties. Lighting fixtures should be shielded and directed downward to minimize off-site light spillover. Commercial and industrial properties with parking lot lighting must use cutoff fixtures that prevent light above the horizontal plane. The Anaheim Building Code adopts California energy efficiency standards requiring automatic controls, daylight sensors, and time clocks for outdoor lighting. Residential properties are not specifically limited in outdoor lighting wattage but must not create a nuisance to neighbors. Security lighting should be properly aimed and shielded. Light trespass complaints are handled by Anaheim Code Enforcement. The city may require lighting modifications as a condition of development approval.
Light trespass complaint: code enforcement investigation and correction notice. Commercial lighting non-compliance: building inspection required. Nuisance finding: mandatory modification.
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