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Council reviews draft lighting rules; state notice required before Planning Commission hearing
Summary
Planner Suze Riley briefed the council on a draft lighting ordinance requiring downward-shielded fixtures and measures to prevent light trespass; she said DLCD requires a 35-day state notice before Planning Commission hearings on code amendments, and councilors supported the approach if it does not impose enforcement on existing properties.
Planner Suze Riley told the council that a draft lighting ordinance would address excessive lighting in new construction by requiring downward-shielded fixtures, managing string lights and preventing light trespass. She noted that DLCD requires a 35-day state notice before Planning Commission hearings if code amendments proceed.
Councilors generally supported the proposal so long as it did not impose enforcement obligations on existing properties and suggested educational outreach—such as newsletters—to inform property owners about best lighting practices. Riley said she would revise the draft and return with updates.
