Exterior Lighting

Expressed frustration over the exterior lighting ordinance and alleged lack of response to submitted citizen input.

Suggested the council finalize a reasonable ordinance to resolve the ongoing debate.

Opposed the lighting ordinance, fearing it would be used as a harassment tool by code enforcement.

Requested clearer separation between residential and commercial lighting rules and emphasized the need for enforceable, non-vague standards.

Argued that safety lights are necessary to protect against wildlife and that the proposed fines are excessive.

Shared his experience with commercial light intrusion and supported including rules against direct light shining into homes.

Critiqued proposed exterior lighting code standards, pointing out vague definitions, high foot-candle thresholds, and lack of fixture specificity.