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Board weighs residential lighting rules after recurring neighbor complaints
Summary
The zoning officer raised recurring complaints about intrusive LED lighting from private residences; the board instructed staff to compile sample ordinances (shielding/‘no direct light’ rules) for future consideration.
During the zoning officer's report, board members discussed increasing complaints about residential lighting—principally high‑output LED fixtures that cast light into neighboring windows. Phil, the zoning officer, described several recent examples and urged the board to consider whether existing local rules adequately cover residential fixtures.
Members said they had received sample ordinances from the engineer and agreed that simple, enforceable language—such as limits on light trespass or a requirement that fixtures be shielded so "no direct light leaves the property"—could address many neighbor complaints without heavy enforcement costs. The board asked staff and the borough engineer to assemble model language and examples from other municipalities for a later agenda item.
There was no motion to adopt a regulation at this meeting; the discussion concluded with direction to draft options and return them for future consideration.
