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Commission reviews draft downtown lighting standards aimed at dark‑sky compliance
Summary
Commissioner Leon Ward presented a proposal for new outdoor lighting standards in the Town Center/Downtown and Historic Districts emphasizing lower pole heights and period‑style fixtures to improve visual character and meet dark‑sky goals; staff will refine the proposal to fit Section 9.5.
Commissioner Leon Ward presented a lighting plan update that would apply to the Town Center/Downtown and Historic Districts, recommending lower pole heights and standardized fixtures styled like period shrouded lamps to preserve visual character and support dark‑sky compliance. Ward said the proposed fixtures would be "more visually appealing" and suggested the change be targeted to downtown and historic zones rather than townwide.
Zoning Administrator Peter Brabazon said staff would review Ward’s proposal and modify the submission to align with the existing outdoor lighting ordinance (Section 9.5). Brabazon also proposed grouping this change with other potential ordinance revisions, but commissioners favored single‑threading the lighting change to gather momentum and move it forward for more detailed drafting and public review.
