Council passes outdoor lighting standards 6-0
August 25, 2026, 5:30 p.m. · 445 W. Center Street, Provo
The council approved an ordinance on outdoor lighting standards 6-0, with Council Member Craig Christensen excused. The meeting also included an Employee of the Month ceremony for the library. Results come from the city's Summary of Action.
From the agenda and city or news reports of the results; minutes not yet posted. Updated October 14, 2026.
In brief
1 item came up for a decision or discussion: 1 approved.
1 item here is tracked in the city's development tracker.
This write-up links 3 source documents.
Residents raised outdoor lighting.
The previous City Council meeting was on August 11, 2026: Council asks for standard process on HOA water-system requests, 5-1; lighting rules return in two weeks
The next one was on August 25, 2026: Council amends lighting and Vesper Amphitheater agreement terms in work session, including 11 p.m. event curfew on 6-1 vote
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Outdoor lighting standards ordinance | Approved · 6-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · City code
Outdoor lighting standards ordinance
Approved · 6-0
The council passed the ordinance on outdoor lighting standards (26-049). The same evening's work meeting had amended it to allow holiday lighting in any month with a 10 p.m. curfew.
What residents said
Outdoor lighting