Committee approves starting public process for dark‑sky based nonresidential lighting rules

Aug 6, 2025

Lake County staff will draft and initiate hearings on dark-sky-focused amendments to nonresidential lighting rules, intended to reduce upward light, shield fixtures and complement existing bird-friendly building regulations.

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Lake County's Planning, Building, Zoning and Environment Committee on Aug. 6 voted to direct staff to start the formal hearing process for proposed text amendments to Chapter 151 that would update nonresidential lighting regulations to incorporate dark‑sky principles.

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