Findings
• The community around Keesler AFB is mainly developed , creating ambient lighting .
• Surrounding jurisdictions have ordinances in place that address nighttime lighting .
ISSUE LG‐4
Light Emissions from Event Sources Light emissions from fireworks and laser shows have the potential to disrupt Keesler AFB flight operations .
Unique sources of light , including fireworks and laser shows , can be hazardous to pilots and flight operations at Keesler AFB . As a city with a large tourism base , the Biloxi often hosts events throughout the city , such as at the MGM Stadium . Due to the events that occur at the stadium , there are occasionally displays of fireworks that occur during nighttime . The MGM stadium is home to the Biloxi Shuckers baseball team , whose season is from the beginning of April to the beginning of September . In addition , the stadium hosts college games from February to March and high school games in March . During these seasons , the frequency of fireworks may increase . Fireworks displays also occur during city wide events such as Fourth of July celebrations . that it falls within the main playing or performin for games or events cannot continue after an h event . This does not specify lighting through la
The City also has an ordinance for fireworks , wh of fireworks is generally not allowed within the permission by the mayor and notified to the cit authorize the use of fireworks for display .
The use of fireworks in D ’ Iberville is also prohib the city manager and then approved by both th council as stated in the Code of Ordinances .
There are currently no policies in place that add buildings in Biloxi or D ’ Iberville .
Findings
• The City of Biloxi Code of Ordinances reg Biloxi .
• The City of D ’ Iberville Code of Ordinance fireworks in D ’ Iberville .
• There are no regulations for the use of la
In addition to fireworks , some casino resorts will conduct laser shows from the buildings . The concentrated beam of light emitted from lasers can , at a minimum , be temporarily blinding .
Compatibility Assessment The City of Biloxi has an ordinance for the “ Illumination of Outdoor Sports Fields and Performance Areas ”, which states that all light fixtures shall have glare control , such as through shields , and that the lighting is directed so
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