Outdoor Lighting Code

Step 1.Complete the Building Permit Application

(if the outdoor lighting is not part of a larger set of construction plans)

Permit Application(PDF, 109KB)

Step 2.Provide the following information:

Site Electrical Plan

• Show the entire lot
• Ensure the property lines are clearly identified 
• Indicate where the new light fixture(s) will be installed 
• Include landscape lighting if included in the scope of the project

Lighting Details - The following is to determine if the lighting meets the Oro Valley Zoning Code requirements:

• Provide a calculation of code compliance with the following information submitted in table format as shown in the sample table:

• Size (acres) of property 
• Lighting Zone per table 27-5
• Lighting Option used from table 27-5
• Total allowed lumens (list shielded and unshielded separately)
• Total lumens used (list shielded and unshielded separately)
• Luminaire Schedule:

• ID number or letter of each outdoor fixture.
• ID number or letter should match fixture labels on the site plan

• Identify the fixtures as fully shielded, unshielded or exempt

• Mean lumens per fixture
• Quantity of each fixture

• Include fixtures that are exempt per OVZCR Section 27.5 and label those fixtures as “exempt”
• Call out heights of light fixtures from grade to luminaire
• Include height of wall mounted lights – Ensure compliance with the OVZCR 27.5.F.4 & 5
• Label and include any existing site lighting in calculations
• Submit cut sheets for each outdoor fixture.  Label each cut sheet with a corresponding ID number or letter on the plans

Electrical Details - The following is to determine compliance with the current electrical codes:

• Residential:

• Identify if additional circuit(s) are required or if using existing circuit(s)
• Identify ampere rating of main panel. Electrical load calculations may be required depending on the new electrical load(s) added
• Identify route of electrical wiring ie: underground, through attic, overhead, etc.
• If using conduit identify type and size of conduit
• Identify type and size of electrical wire

• Commercial:

• Provide a one line diagram of the main service and panel(s). Identify panel ampere ratings
• Provide electrical load calculations and panel schedule(s)
• Provide all electrical wiring methods and specifications, including all legends and acronyms
• The electrical design may require an electrical engineer depending on the scope of work
• Plans stamped by a registered design professional
• Provide a point by point computer printout of foot candles 

Step 3. Prepare your project for electronic submittal by doing the following:

• All documents must be in PDF format
• The security level in the PDF must allow the Town to apply stamps, markups and ultimately approvals on the document
• Do not mix portrait and landscape pages in the same document. Rotate all pages the same direction
• Label the documents with the appropriate name. For example: Application, Cut Sheets, Calculations, etc.

Step 4. Email the entire submittal in PDF format to: permits@orovallayaz.gov, (if the file is larger than 10MB, submit as a link)

 You will receive an email letting you know the submittal has been received.

Step 5.Plan review is 10 business days