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Stockbridge planning commission tables proposed exterior lighting ordinance for further research
Summary
The commission deferred consideration of a draft amendment to Chapter VI, Article IV, Section 6-185 on glare and exterior lighting on Feb. 1, 2024, saying the draft lacks legally enforceable parameters; the item may return after further research and ahead of public hearings March 7.
The Village of Stockbridge Planning Commission tabled a proposed amendment to Chapter VI, Article IV, Section 6-185, which addresses glare and exterior lighting, at its Feb. 1 meeting after concluding the draft lacked legally enforceable parameters.
Why it matters: Local lighting ordinances set standards that affect property owners, businesses and public spaces; enforceable criteria are necessary for consistent application and for the village to defend any enforcement actions.
What happened: Commissioners reviewed the draft text amendment and determined that it did not provide clear, legally enforceable measures for light reflection or glare. The commission voted to table the ordinance pending further research; the minutes do not record a formal mover/second for the tabling motion and report only that the item was tabled for additional work.
The commission also noted that two proposed ordinances will be the subject of a public hearing at the next meeting on March 7, 2024; the minutes do not specify which ordinances beyond the lighting item.
Next steps: Staff or counsel will be expected to research enforceable standards and return with revised language for commission consideration. The commission’s next regular meeting is March 7, 2024, when public hearings are scheduled.
