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Town of Taos Outdoor Lighting on Public & Private Property Ordinance
Date Added: Wednesday, January 25, 2017Lighting
New Mexico
Municipal
This ordinance creates guidelines for outdoor lighting on private property to prevent light pollution, as well as to conserve energy while still providing for public safety and security...
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Town of Apex Exterior Lighting Ordinance
Date Added: Wednesday, January 25, 2017Lighting
North Carolina
Municipal
While the primary purpose of the ordinance is for human safety and minimizing the negative effects of lighting disturbance to neighboring properties, reducing excessive lighting not only conserves energy, but also increases visibility of the night sky resource...
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City of Ketchum Dark Sky Ordinance
Date Added: Thursday, January 19, 2017Lighting
Idaho
Municipal
To protect the ability to view the night sky and conserve resources, the city of Ketchum passed a law known as the “Dark Sky Ordinance” in June of 1999. The ordinance regulates exterior lighting by requiring lights to shine downward only and reduce glare. Dr. Stephen Pauley, a local retired physician, was the visionary behind the ordinance. The town focused its efforts on an aggressive awareness campaign for businesses and residents, and provided inexpensive ways to change current fixtures. ..
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Town of Hailey Outdoor Lighting Ordinance
Date Added: Thursday, January 19, 2017Lighting
New York
Municipal
In June of 2002, the town of Hailey adopted a local ordinance requiring the reduction of nighttime lighting, to “protect and reclaim the ability to view the night sky.” The law regulates light pollution by requiring outdoor lighting to shine downward only, and by regulating the illuminance or brightness level. Energy conservation and the ability to view the night sky are the primary environmental benefits. All residents and businesses must comply with the regulation within 1-3 years of its adoption. There has been little controversy, if any..
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County of Cherokee Lighting Ordinance
Date Added: Thursday, January 19, 2017Lighting
New York
Municipal
This ordinance places restrictions on lighting in order to protect the views of the “starry skies” and increase safety on the roads for drivers...
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