In 2019, the city council adopted revised outdoor lighting regulations. The ordinance applies when replacing light bulbs, building any new structure, and adding an addition. It does not apply to repairing existing light fixtures.

We've created an outdoor lighting checklist for single-family homes to help make the compliance process straightforward and simple. This checklist does not apply to any other development types.  

Outdoor lighting regulation goals

Adequate nighttime lighting is important to allow human activity to safely continue after the sun goes down. This ordinance provides regulations that seek to mitigate the following issues:

• light pollution
• poor lighting color increasing glare and affecting human health
• poor energy conservation
• impacting wildlife and natural ecosystems
• creating skyglow

Resources for lighting fixtures and light sources

• Outdoor lighting basics
• International Dark Sky Association fixture seal of approval program (some available at Home Depot)
• What is a kelvin?
• Do-it-yourself good lighting practices
• Tips for working with your neighbor's poor lighting