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Middleton hears expert caution, will test draft outdoor lighting ordinance against local projects
Summary
At a public hearing on the draft outdoor lighting ordinance, Smart Growth Greater Madison warned that overly strict rules can make parking and entrances unsafe. Staff will tighten waiver language, run the draft against recent Middleton projects and consult lighting experts before the ordinance returns for adoption.
The Middleton Plan Commission heard public comment and staff discussion on proposed revisions to the city’s outdoor lighting ordinance on Oct. 4, with a nonprofit policy expert urging staff to evaluate real projects before finalizing strict limits.
Bill Connors, executive director of Smart Growth Greater Madison, testified that Madison’s recent, more stringent code has produced problematic outcomes for…
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