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Harpers Ferry dark‑sky committee presents draft lighting ordinance; council asked for more review
Summary
A volunteer committee presented a draft lighting ordinance recommending professional meters, an 18‑month amortization for existing fixtures and outreach plans; council members raised enforcement and equity concerns and asked for staff and code officer input before ordinance review.
Karen Segesi, chair of the Harpers Ferry Dark Skies Committee, presented a draft lighting ordinance to the Town Council on Dec. 8, outlining recommendations and an outreach plan to reduce light pollution while preserving nighttime safety and historic character. "We engaged the public through stakeholder meetings, a public meeting and a public survey," Segesi said, and recommended a professional‑grade light meter for enforcement.
The draft pairs technical standards with an education plan, including…
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