Ordinance Compliant
Outdoor Lighting

Ordinance Compliant
Outdoor Lighting

Ordinance Compliant Outdoor Lighting Basics

Using ordinance compliant outdoor lights is not as complicated as it might seem. It turns out that by following a few basic outdoor lighting guidelines... you can achieve compliance with virtually any outdoor lighting ordinances.

1. Shield the bulb so that light does not shine up into the night sky. This is a major cause of light pollution around our cities and towns.
2. Shield the bulb so that light does not shine horizontally. This light will eventually cross property lines and trespass upon a neighbor's property.
3. Reduce the wattage of the bulbs you use. Your goal is enough light to move about safely... not read a book or perform surgery.
4. Turn your lights on only when necessary. Motion sensors are great for this.. while enhancing the security of your home or business.

Checkout The International Dark Sky Association's Beginners Guide to Lighting Regulation for more info.

This beautiful ordinance compliant outdoor light fixture is manufactured by the Minka Group. The MIN-8281-61 is an elegant fixture that's as good looking as it is ordinance compliant. The designers over at Minka sure did their homework... mounting the bulb up inside the metallic housing to prevent light from shining up into the night sky... or across property lines. This is exactly the intent of most outdoor lighting ordinances. Available as a wall mount or a post top fixture, this beauty will enhance any night time lighting scheme... all while being ordinance compliant.

This stylish, ordinance compliant outdoor light fixture is made by SPJ Lighting. I'll tell you what I like about this fixture... To start off, its got a bold look to it. It will stand out among a neighborhood of copy cat glare bombs. As with the other fixtures on this site, its an ordinance compliant light fixture that prevents stray light from shining into the night sky or crossing property lines and into your neighbor's home. Light pollution and light trespass are a major concern being tackled by local outdoor lighting ordinances across the country. We invite you to checkout our entire collection of ordinance compliant metallic wall mounts.

Here's a beautiful ordinance compliant exterior wall lantern from Progress Lighting that displays all the characteristics desired of good, ordinance compliant light. First off, the bulb is not visible.. it is installed up inside the fixture... protected by the large, flared top. This keeps light pollution and light trespass to an absolute minimum. As a general rule, if you can see the light source from a top or side view, light is shining in the wrong direction.

This beautiful ordinance compliant exterior wall shade by Kichler Lighting displays the same desirable characteristics as the light above it. The light source is not visible from either the top or side... indicating that this fixture will illuminate the ground beneath it and very little more. This is ideal. If all light fixtures were designed with this in mind, there would be far less light pollution and glare. This would have the benefit of allowing more folks to see stars in the sky at night.. and make it easier for us to drive at night as there would be less dangerous glare to contend with. 

This distinctively rugged ordinance compliant outdoor home light from SPJ Lighting is available in solid brass or solid copper for a lifetime of ordinance compliant service. It has an ordinance compliant closed top which ensure that it will only put light on the ground beneath it. Choosing attractive yet responsible ordinance compliant residential lighting like this beautiful fixture shows that you care about the community you live in. Checkout our entire collection of ordinance compliant Metallic Wall Sconces.