(Photo courtesy of Deschutes county)

On August 27, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) will hold a public hearing to consider proposed amendments to the county’s outdoor lighting regulations. Community members are encouraged to participate.

The BOCC has expressed support for revising the county outdoor lighting ordinance to address public concerns about light pollution. After receiving feedback from two panels convened on the topic, the county’s Community Development team has suggested the following amendments:

Simplifying the code to support responsible lighting practices

Updating terminology to better reflect current lighting fixtures

Utilizing the guiding principles of Dark Sky International, which offer best practices for responsible lighting

Clarifying types of

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