Exterior lights that shine directly onto a neighbors property or into living space can be cited as a nuisance under the citys zoning and nuisance ordinances.
West Valley City zoning regulations prohibit outdoor lighting that creates glare or light trespass onto adjoining residential properties. Complaints are investigated by Code Enforcement, which may require the property owner to shield, redirect, or reduce wattage. Chronic violations are treated as public nuisances. Commercial sites have specific lumen and cutoff standards in site plan approvals. There is no set lux limit at property lines, but any direct illumination of a neighbors window is generally actionable.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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