Simsbury staff introduces draft dark‑sky lighting regulations; work session set for September
Jul 24, 2025
Planning staff introduced a draft lighting regulation to add dark‑sky standards—shielded fixtures, brightness limits, color‑temperature guidance and timing controls—to Simsbury's zoning codes.
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Planning staff introduced a draft lighting regulation intended to incorporate dark‑sky principles into Simsbury's zoning codes and form‑based center codes. The draft aims to reduce light pollution, encourage shielded fixtures, set limits on brightness at property lines and establish color‑temperature and timing controls for new development.
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