If you're looking to enhance your community's lighting codes or ordinances, we've got a fantastic guide to help you develop a code tailored to your needs. The Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition offers excellent recommendations on creating effective lighting ordinances. Here are some key considerations:

1. Understand Local Needs: Every municipality is unique. Assess what lighting codes are most appropriate for your area to address specific concerns.

2. Learn from Others: Look at what other communities have implemented and analyze the outcomes of their ordinances. This can provide valuable insights and best practices.

3. Focus on Reduction: Aim for an ordinance that will truly reduce light pollution. Effective policies can enhance the quality of life for residents and protect the natural environment.

4. Utilize Resources: Access guides and recommendations, such as those from the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition, to help develop and implement effective outdoor lighting policies.

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​Here are some very useful documents that can help in the creation and/or updating in the lighting codes and ordinances:

• City of Portland, Draft Recommendations to Reduce Light Pollution (July 2020)

• USA Pattern Outdoor Lighting Code v2.0

•  Model Lighting Ordinance (MLO) 

• International Dark Sky Community Lighting Examples*

• Flagstaff Pattern Outdoor Lighting Code

• Pennsylvania Outdoor Lighting Council

• Status of Lighting Regulations in States across the USA