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Glenwood Springs adopts exterior lighting and signage changes to reduce light pollution

Glenwood Springs City Council · April 17, 2026
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Summary

The council approved a code amendment to limit outdoor light color temperature to 3,000 Kelvin, reduce gas-station canopy illumination standards, and set a phased citywide curfew for illuminated signs by Jan. 1, 2032; the ordinance passed 7-0.

The Glenwood Springs City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance on April 16 that updates municipal rules for exterior lighting and illuminated signage to reduce light pollution and align more closely with Dark Sky International principles.

Emily Ellington, community development staff,…

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