Palo Alto Plans Initiatives to Restore Dark Skies

Palo Alto City Council is considering a new “dark sky ordinance” aimed at reducing light pollution in the city, as announced on April 7. The proposed regulations would implement an outdoor lighting curfew of 10 p.m., require the use of warmer light bulbs, and mandate shielded fixtures to mitigate excess sky illumination. Councilmember Greer Stone emphasizes the ordinance’s potential benefits for residents’ sleep health and local ecosystems, stating it aims to protect species that depend on natural light cues. While some business owners express concerns about customer turnout with reduced nighttime lighting, supporters, including Dashiell Leeds from the Sierra Club, argue that the ordinance is designed with flexibility to balance safety and operational needs. The initiative seeks to align Palo Alto’s values of environmental stewardship with community well-being while addressing the adverse effects of artificial lighting on both human health and wildlife.

Palo Alto Plans Initiatives to Restore Dark Skies

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