Guidelines for lighting up small communities
The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA), being very active in preserving or restoring the dark skies by eliminating light pollution, has recently introduced an ordinance for small communities, urban neighborhoods and subdivisions. The ordinance describes how outdoor night light can be effective and reasonable without polluting the surroundings with excess light.
The purpose of IDA is to minimize the effects of light pollution, including energy waste, harm to ecosystems, poor nightime ambience, reduced visibility at night and to educate everyone about the values of quality outdoor lighting.
Read the ordinance here…