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Grand County adopts countywide dark‑sky lighting rules for new builds and renovations
Summary
After a public hearing the Board approved a zoning regulation amendment adding dark‑sky lighting standards countywide for new building permits and major renovations in unincorporated areas, with a public education campaign to follow.
The Grand County Board of County Commissioners adopted a zoning regulation amendment to add dark‑sky lighting requirements for unincorporated areas, applying to new building permits and major renovations. Community Development Director Chris Manguso presented the proposal, noting the standard has been part of the county master plan since 2011 and is already used in the 3 Lakes Design Review Area; the amendment would make similar standards countywide (not retroactive).
Manguso said the regulation would require shielded fixtures and offer a phased public education campaign and brochure to encourage voluntary compliance before enforcement. A local resident (Tish Linky) urged that outreach include guidance against leaving exterior lights on 24 hours a day. The board voted to adopt the amendment and directed staff to coordinate a public‑information campaign with the manager’s office.
