weather, time, date, and news. These lighting restrictions for signage also
require shielded lights to prevent light trespass from occurring on roadways
where glare can impact drivers. Additionally, the signs should not be
illuminated in any way that obscures the views of official traffic signs,
devices, and signals.
The City of Montgomery’s Subdivision Regulations do not include regulations
for outdoor street lighting.
The City of Prattville’s Zoning Ordinance only requires the location
information of all exterior lighting fixtures and design features of lighting in
the preliminary site plan and the final site plan. The ordinance does not
establish restrictions for lighting.
Findings
The City of Montgomery adopted very minimal lighting restrictions
that generally address light trespass on public rights‐of‐way,
advertisement signs, and parking lot lighting. However, the ordinance
does not reflect military compatibility guidelines for lighting.
The City of Prattville has not established lighting regulations.
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