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Council backs staff research into dark-sky streetlight standards, asks for planning-commission review
Summary
Council directed staff to research dark-sky streetlighting practices and possible code changes and to coordinate with Dominion Energy on fixture selection at a March 13 work session item introduced by Councilmember Cory Park.
Council members asked staff to research dark-sky best practices and to return with options for streetlight fixtures and ordinance changes after a March 13 work session discussion prompted by Councilmember Cory Park. The discussion focused on two tracks: coordinating with Dominion Energy on fixture selection for public streetlights and exploring zoning or subdivision-code amendments for private and new-development lighting.
Councilmember Cory Park introduced the item and urged staff to begin research on best practices and possible code changes to reduce light…
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