Iowa Town Working on Ordinance to Limit Outdoor Lighting, Because It Trespasses Onto Neighboring Pro

Mount Vernon city officials are crafting a new ordinance that aims to limit outdoor light pollution. The policy wouldn't affect anyone in residential zones, but many businesses in town.

Officials said excess light can waste energy and be annoying, trespassing onto neighboring properties and distracting drivers on the road. It's not a problem right now, but officials said they're working on a new city ordinance to stop it before it starts.

h/t Mark Johnson

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