Plan commission votes to recommend lighting‑ordinance changes to council after technical review
Feb 24, 2026
The commission recommended that council adopt the revised Chapter 33 lighting ordinance (first reading as amended) after staff explained technical feedback and recommended keeping a 3,000‑lumen allowance for flexibility; the motion passed by voice vote.
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The Middleton Plan Commission voted to recommend to council that the amended Chapter 33 lighting ordinance proceed in first reading after staff summarized technical feedback from a lighting professional. Staff said the model ordinance language that allows fixtures up to 3,000 lumens provides flexibility for designers while the city gains experience with the new code.
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