Council weighs tighter outdoor‑lighting rules to reduce light pollution; returns item for refinement
An intern presented proposed dark‑sky style changes — lower color temperatures, fully shielded fixtures, and updated limits for electronic signs. Council asked for clarifications on residential impacts and inventory; motion to bring back refinements passed 6–0.
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Bridal Johnson, introduced as an intern in the city planning office, walked councilors through proposed changes to Provo’s outdoor lighting code that aim to reduce skyglow while keeping road and pedestrian safety. She emphasized dark‑sky guidance and said the draft sets a 3,000 Kelvin ceiling for most outdoor lighting (with a more conservative 2,700 K option) and would replace current 'cutoff' language with a requirement for fixtures to be "fully shielded" so no light projects above the horizontal plane.
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