(2 points)
Intent
Minimize negative effects on nocturnal environments and human health and functioning, reduce sky-glow, and increase nighttime visibility by reducing light trespass within the city.
Requirements
CITIES, COMMUNITIES
Street lighting in the city or community must meet the requirements of Section on Glare and Sky-Glow requirements of ‘ANSI/IESNA RP-8-14 Roadway Lighting’ or local equivalent.AND
CITIES
Adopt a lighting ordinance for the city conforming to the Section II to VI of the Model Lighting Ordinance (MLO), 20111 developed jointly by the International Dark Sky Association and Illuminating Engineering Society.
Reference: STAR Communities BE-1: Ambient Noise & Light
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