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Yamhill council delays second reading of exterior lighting ordinance amid business concerns
Summary
Councilors continued the second reading of ordinance O‑544 to June 11 after members and residents raised concerns about the two‑year compliance window, security lighting exemptions and an upcoming planning commission hearing tied to a code update.
The Yamhill City Council on April 9 continued the second reading of O‑544, the city’s proposed exterior lighting ordinance, to its June 11 meeting after councilors and members of the public raised questions about implementation, enforcement and timing.
Why it matters: The ordinance would establish standards for exterior commercial lighting in the Central Business District and other areas; council members said the rules could affect businesses’ costs and operations and asked for clearer public notice and alignment with…
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