Outdoor lighting standards
Code changes on outdoor lighting, including holiday lighting. Holiday lighting was allowed in any month with a 10 p.m. curfew, and a follow-up exemptions ordinance allowed year-round holiday lighting.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Code change
- Location
- Citywide
Every hearing and vote
August 11, 2026 · City Council work session
Outdoor lighting standards
Continued · 6-0
The council discussed proposed outdoor lighting standards (26-049). Council Member Becky Bogdin moved to bring the item back in two weeks to a work meeting to continue the discussion. Council Member Craig Christensen was excused.
August 25, 2026 · City Council
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.
August 25, 2026 · City Council work session
Outdoor lighting standards ordinance
Approved · 7-0
Council Member Gary Garrett moved to amend the proposed code text amendment so holiday lighting would be permitted in any month of the year, with a 10 p.m. holiday light curfew. The amendment passed unanimously and the item was set for that night's council meeting.
September 8, 2026 · City Council work session
Outdoor lighting standards exemptions
Discussed
Presentation of an ordinance on outdoor lighting standards exemptions (26-067); to be heard at a future night meeting.
September 22, 2026 · City Council
Outdoor lighting standards exemptions
Approved · 6-0
Council Member Rachel Whipple moved to amend the ordinance (26-067) by removing the date restrictions on holiday lighting, allowing it year-round. The amendment passed, and the ordinance as amended passed on an implied motion.