Buncombe Co. Leaders Approve Outdoor Lighting Rules
Buncombe Co. Leaders Approve Outdoor Lighting Rules
Buncombe County Commissioners consider rules that could curb light pollution
Light pollution is something many of us don’t think much about, but for stargazers, migrating birds and folks passionate about energy conservation, dark skies are a resource worth protecting. And if you’ve been disturbed by someone else’s light shining where it’s supposed to be dark — a neighbor whose dawn-to-dusk flood light is aimed at your bedroom window, for instance—you now have a chance to ...
Buncombe commissioners preview: Lighting the way
At its Jan. 17 meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will consider an outdoor-lighting ordinance to minimize light pollution, improve energy efficiency and maintain public safety. The ordinance calls for limiting the intensity of illumination in new parking lots, roads and other areas, as well as requiring shielding to point light downward and limit glare. The Buncombe County ...
Buncombe commissioners approve lighting rules
ASHEVILLE — Buncombe County leaders on Tuesday approved the county’s first outdoor lighting rules, going well beyond the original recommendations of the county Planning Board.
Buncombe Commissioners: Day for night
Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, Jan. 17, 2012 meeting County seeks $900,000 in Mountain Mobility grants Nine appointed to Planning Board More stars may begin to be visible over Buncombe County night skies in years to come thanks to a new outdoor-lighting ordinance approved during the Board of Commissioners’ Jan. 17 meeting. Intended to minimize light pollution, improve energy efficiency ...
