[Atmob-announce] [Atmob-discuss] towns with LP laws

[Bern Kosicki]

Thanks Nuno,

It is good that Westford is now on board!

Bernie K


At 11:46 AM 7/17/2008, nuno.santos at homeontheweb.org wrote:
> > I believe John Blomquist said there was a new law in
> > place in Westford, several years ago.
> > Maybe everyone is ignoring it as un-enforceable.
>
>Light pollution/trespass is indeed covered in various articles in the
>Westford Town Bylaws, available at:
>
>http://www.westford-ma.gov/Pages/OnlineServices/Documents/Bylaws/090707Zoning%20Bylaw.pdf
>
>Namely, take a look at page 94, section 9.3A:
>
>9.3A.4 Standards. The following standards shall apply to applications for
>special permits for Major Commercial Projects or Major Retail Projects:
>    1. Lighting.
>        A. Shielding. All outdoor light fixtures shall be shielded so as to
>meet the goals of this Section.
>        B. Light Trespass. Direct light from the light source is to be
>confined within the property boundaries.
>
>
>The existing lighting at the gas stations was probably grandfathered from
>when those articles didn't exist or were not as detailed.
>
>Hope this helps,
>Nuno