Dark Skies Ordinance

DARK SKIES ORDINANCE


                                                                                DARK SKIES ORDINANCE:

General Guidelines:

  1. Fully Shielded - All outdoor light sources shall be installed such that all of
    the light emitted from the light fixture is projected below the horizontal plane
    passing through the lowest light-emitting part of the fixture.

  1.  Maximum color temperature of 2,700-degrees Kelvin.

  1. Lumens Cap - No more than 50,000 lumens per acre for non-residential
    developments; 25,00 for residences.

  1. Light Trespass - Shield and aim fixture as necessary to prevent light
    source (bulb) from being visible from off-site or off-property.
HELPFUL LINKS:

LIGHT EXCHANGE PROGRAM

DARK SKIES INITIATIVE