Sanibel city council extends 'Dark Sky' ordinance

SANIBEL, FL -

Information from the City of Sanibel On June 17, 2014, the Sanibel City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 14-004, amending the City's laws regulating "Outdoor Lighting."

Over the past several months, in response to concerns raised by residents and property owners, the City Council reviewed the level of compliance and the provisions of the City's outdoors lighting requirements commonly known as the Dark Sky Ordinance.

The original Dark Sky Ordinance was initially adopted June 6, 2000, with a compliance deadline of January 1, 2015.

All members of Council reiterated their commitment to the principles of the City's Dark Sky Ordinance while recognizing the need to extend the date for compliance. The new compliance date is January 1, 2018.

During the interim, the City is evaluating if any provisions of the Ordinance should be updated based upon changes in technology, including solar lighting options.

Additionally, the City is evaluating options for meeting security and safety lighting needs of Sanibel's residents, particularly the senior population.This amendment does NOT impact the City of Sanibel's current Marine Turtle Lighting Codes. All of the City's Marine Turtle Lighting Codes remain in effect.

City Council has designated Vice Mayor Doug Congress as the Council Liaison addressing this matter. Input and suggestions can be submitted directly to Vice Mayor Congress at doug.congress@mysanibel.com.

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Sanibel city council extends 'Dark Sky' ordinance