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Public urges dark‑sky rules as commissioners discuss city expansion areas and zoning revisions

Okanogan County Board of Commissioners (Finance meeting) · December 18, 2024
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Summary

During review of proposed zoning code changes and city expansion areas, a caller representing the Meta Dark Sky Coalition urged preserving dark‑sky and ridgeline lighting language; commissioners also discussed water‑rights implications and next steps for zoning ordinance and a companion resolution to revisit specific topics.

Commissioners advanced long-running zoning-code work while taking public comment on lighting and annexation issues. A caller by phone who identified herself as representing the Meta Dark Sky Coalition asked the board to preserve dark-sky and ridgeline language proposed in the code, saying the provisions apply to new construction and require shielding to protect neighbors and drivers.

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