Orlando addresses light trespass through its Land Development Code standards and code enforcement nuisance provisions. Exterior lighting must not create glare or direct illumination onto adjacent properties beyond established foot-candle limits at property lines. Commercial properties must demonstrate compliance through photometric plans. Residential complaints are handled through the code enforcement process.
Light trespass in Orlando is regulated through maximum illumination levels at property boundaries. Commercial and multi-family developments must submit photometric plans showing that light levels at property lines do not exceed specified foot-candle limits. Shielded and full cutoff fixtures are required to prevent light spillover. Residential light trespass complaints are evaluated on a case-by-case basis through code enforcement. Security lighting and floodlights that directly illuminate a neighbor's windows or living areas may be found to be a nuisance requiring correction.
Commercial light trespass: permit compliance issue, correction required. Residential nuisance: code enforcement notice with compliance deadline. Persistent violations: fines up to $250 per day.
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