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Colleyville council begins drafting approach to programmable residential lighting; seeks more study and outreach
Summary
Council discussed whether to regulate motion and programmable residential lights through nuisance code changes, agreed to consult a property owner and bring the topic back for another work session.
The Colleyville City Council discussed how to address increasingly programmable and motion‑capable residential outdoor lighting during its Aug. 5, 2025 work session, with staff recommending the city treat problematic lighting under the municipal nuisance code rather than by detailed technical luminance standards.
The nut graf: staff and council noted that modern LED and programmable display systems can create glare or driver distraction; city legal staff explained nuisance law gives councils flexibility to address neighbor complaints and safety…
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