Oxnard prohibits outdoor lighting that creates excessive glare or illumination on neighboring properties. Light trespass beyond property boundaries is treated as a nuisance. New development must demonstrate lighting compliance through photometric plans.
Oxnard's development and nuisance codes address light trespass where artificial illumination from one property unreasonably affects an adjacent property. For new development, photometric lighting plans must demonstrate that illumination at property lines does not exceed 0.5 foot-candles in residential zones. Existing properties with outdoor lighting creating glare, direct illumination, or excessive brightness affecting neighbors may be cited under the city's nuisance ordinance. Common sources of light trespass complaints include unshielded security lights, poorly aimed floodlights, and commercial signage illumination. Code enforcement responds to complaints and may require shielding, redirection, or timing controls to resolve issues.
Light trespass causing a nuisance results in code enforcement notice with a correction period. Non-compliance may lead to administrative citations with fines of $100 to $500.
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