Commission asks for clearer DarkSky lighting standards in Form-Based Code draft

Oct 15, 2025

During its review, Planner Thom Vetter and commissioners asked the draft to 'Be more specific regarding DarkSky requirements,' requesting measurable or cross-referenced lighting standards for the code.

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Commissioners raised concern that the lighting language in the draft Form-Based Code is too general and asked staff to "Be more specific regarding DarkSky requirements." They indicated a preference for measurable standards or a clear reference to an adopted DarkSky specification to reduce ambiguity in enforcement.

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