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Deschutes County adopts updated outdoor lighting standards ("dark skies")

5825983 · September 24, 2025
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Summary

The Board adopted Ordinance 2025-018 updating outdoor lighting control standards, extending allowed seasonal holiday lighting dates and setting a multi-year compliance timeline for certain fixtures.

The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners adopted ordinance number 2025‑018 at second reading on Sept. 24, amending county code Title 15 to update outdoor lighting control standards commonly described as a "dark skies" ordinance. Planning staff said the text amendments clarify fixture standards, add updated enforcement language…

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