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Royalton Township resident urges uniform blackout measures for new commercial lighting
Summary
A resident from Royalton Township told the Pine County board that new, brighter lights from a commercial operation are causing nighttime intrusion up to several miles away and urged consistent enforcement of blackout curtain or shielding rules for all businesses.
During the public forum a Royalton Township resident raised concerns about bright commercial lighting in her neighborhood and asked the county to apply consistent standards to new or modified businesses. She said others in the area text her at 3 a.m. to complain about light shining into homes and that existing rules appear to be applied inconsistently.
"With these lights, you can't read a book," the resident said, urging the board to require blackout curtains or other mitigation so long-term residents are not disproportionately affected. She said the new fixtures are brighter and demand three-phase electric service, suggesting a change in lighting technology compared with earlier operations.
The chair thanked the resident and the board moved on to agenda items; no formal action on lighting or ordinance changes was taken at the meeting. Commissioners and staff may consider the concern as part of future zoning or code-enforcement discussion.
