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Teton County bans unshielded outdoor lights, narrows string-light rules after heated debate
Summary
After hours of testimony, the Teton County Board of Commissioners voted March 17 to prohibit unshielded exterior lighting countywide, clarify permitted light colors and extend the holiday string-light exemption window with an effective date for shielding set for July 1, 2026.
The Teton County Board of Commissioners voted March 17 to tighten countywide outdoor-lighting rules, adopting a prohibition on unshielded fixtures, clarifying allowable colors and lengthening the seasonal exemption for decorative string lighting.
Planning staff framed AMD 2025-0002 as a three-part amendment: extend the wintertime string-light window, prohibit certain cool colors (blue, green, purple) for permanent exterior light sources and prohibit unshielded lighting fixtures. Staff said the proposal is intended to maintain progress toward dark-sky goals and reduce ecological impacts while leaving limited allowances for holiday decorations.
The applicant told the board the changes would reduce nighttime sky glow…
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