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Midlothian planners open review of lighting rules after Tom Thumb sign dispute
Summary
Planning staff told the commission council asked for a review of lighting standards after debate over illuminated signage; staff recommended clearer diagrams and numeric limits (e.g., foot-candle/lumen norms) focused on commercial lighting near residential adjacencies.
The Midlothian Planning and Zoning Commission discussed whether to pursue a text amendment to the city27s lighting standards after council asked staff to review illuminated-sign rules following a Tom Thumb development debate.
Planning staff told commissioners the current code requires commercial lighting to be "fully shielded and downcast" so it does not "shine onto adjacent properties or be a hazard to passing motorists or constitute a nuisance of any…
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