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Commission tables proposed exterior lighting rules after questions about residential enforcement and public expectations
Summary
Staff presented a draft exterior‑lighting ordinance intended to protect dark skies and limit light trespass; commissioners requested revisions and clarification about residential standards, holiday/decorative lighting and enforcement and voted 4‑0 to table the draft for further work.
City planning staff presented May 1 a draft zoning text amendment that would set exterior‑lighting standards for Dayton in order to limit upward light, reduce light trespass at property lines, and support the city’s dark‑sky community objectives.
The draft would: require downcast fixtures (cutoff not to exceed 90 degrees) with exceptions for U.S. flag illumination and limited architectural accents; set maximum light levels measured at property lines (staff proposed 0.5 foot‑candles for single‑family residential/agriculture and civic uses; 1.0 foot‑candle for multifamily, commercial and industrial; and 0.1 foot‑candle where commercial/industrial abuts single‑family); and set a 30‑foot maximum mounting height for most outdoor lighting. Staff also described typical permitting expectations for photometric plans on…
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