Outdoor lighting standards (Chapter 13.84)
A consolidated outdoor lighting ordinance covering residential light trespass, glare and nuisance lighting, with a grandfathering provision. The council adopted it Aug. 7, 2025 and re-adopted a technical correction Aug. 28.
Approved
- Type
- Code change
- City Council: Ordinance 2025-15: repeal Ordinance 2025-13 and re-adopt Title 13.84 outdoor lighting standards
- City Council: Ordinance 2025-13: outdoor lighting standards (Title 13.84)
- City Council: Public hearing: Chapter 13.84 outdoor lighting standards
In brief
Outdoor lighting standards (Chapter 13.84) appears on 3 recorded agendas, from the City Council meeting of July 17, 2025 to the City Council meeting of August 28, 2025.
On record, it was approved 2 times.
The most recent decision was approved (6-0) at the City Council meeting of August 28, 2025.
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Outdoor lighting standards (Chapter 13.84)
- Council action
Approved: Ordinance 2025-15: repeal Ordinance 2025-13 and re-adopt Title 13.84 outdoor lighting standards · Approved minutes Record → · Aug. 28, 2025
- Money in the record
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- Signed agreement and payments
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Every hearing and vote
August 28, 2025 · City Council
Ordinance 2025-15: repeal Ordinance 2025-13 and re-adopt Title 13.84 outdoor lighting standards
Approved · 6-0
Council Member Fotheringham said the changes are technical corrections and do not alter substance.
August 7, 2025 · City Council
Ordinance 2025-13: outdoor lighting standards (Title 13.84)
Approved · 6-0
Adopted as proposed after a concern raised by council to staff.
July 17, 2025 · City Council
Public hearing: Chapter 13.84 outdoor lighting standards
No action
Consolidates lighting rules on trespass, glare and nuisance lighting; staff said lighting is enforceable as a public nuisance. Two emailed comments were entered into the record.