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Midcoast Community Council approves letter urging stricter coastal lighting standards and a multi‑year phase‑in

Midcoast Community Council · March 26, 2026
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Summary

The council voted 6–0 to send a draft letter to the county board and planning commissioners urging lower nighttime lighting color temperatures (preferring ~2200K over 3000K), a multiyear compliance window (3–5 years) for existing fixtures, and clearer complaint procedures. The letter will be sent to the board of supervisors and relevant planning staff. (Authored with community input.)

Council member Kimberly Williams presented a draft comment letter on proposed changes to the county design review and lighting standards and the council discussed the language and implementation timeline before voting to approve the letter 6–0. The draft asks the Board of Supervisors and planning staff to adopt lower correlated color temperature limits for coastal areas…

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