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Committee discusses pedestrian sidewalk lighting problems caused by growing street trees; no action taken
Summary
Members discussed that mature street trees are increasingly blocking sidewalk light levels below the city’s 0.5 foot-candle standard. Staff and the Shade Tree Commission historically balanced tree planting and sidewalk illumination; the committee asked staff to study options but took no immediate action.
Delaware City staff and committee members discussed recurring complaints that street trees increasingly block sidewalk lighting, leaving mid-block sidewalks darker than current standards recommend.
Public Works staff said the city adopted a low-light standard in the early 1990s to limit sky glow (citing a 0.5 foot-candle minimum for safe…
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