The City of Dexter is making changes to its outdoor lighting ordinance that will help stargazers.
The changes are based on some night sky principles but are designed mostly to cut down on light pollution. The city is identifying and clarifying what types of lighting will be required for future zoning permits.
Dexter Community Development Manager Michelle Aniol says changes include the height of poles in parking lots and direction light can be emitted.
“There is a very clear roadmap, if you will, for people to follow, so they know when they’re subject to site plan review vs. a zoning compliance, whether it’s a new development project or it’s an existing structure.”
Another change increases the maximum size businesses can use for outdoor signs in some commercial areas.
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