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Glenwood Springs commission opens review of lighting code, weighs dark‑sky measures and sign curfew
Summary
Commissioners held a work session to discuss lighting districts, measurement (lumens/foot‑candles), shielding, Kelvin/color limits and sign‑curfew options. Staff will research code amendments, outreach, examples and incentives, and return with proposals.
The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission held a work session on Jan. 27 to review lighting and illumination standards, focusing on how the city measures and regulates exterior light, how signage is illuminated, and possible updates to protect night skies.
Emery, city staff, walked commissioners through basic measurement (lumens for source, foot‑candles for illumination), the city’s three lighting districts and typical foot‑candle limits at the property line and 10 feet beyond. He explained fixture classifications (shielded, partially shielded, full cut‑off) and described…
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