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

[Jack Heinzmann]

Hi Mario, I simply forgot to get this to you. I don't seem to be able to copy it in the form I have it in my computer, PDF. 
Here it is by hunt and peck: Section VI, B. Page 25.

B.  EXTERIOR LIGHTS

     Any newly installed or replaced luminaire with a lamp or lamps rated at a total of
    1800 lumens or more and any newly installed or replaced floodlight or spotlight
    luminaire rated at a total of 900 lumens or more shall not emit light beyond the lot
    (property) line on which the luminaire is located.

    In case of a dispute, a difference of more than 0.1 foot-candles measured with and
    without the lights(s) turned on in darkness at a height of  five (5) feet at the lot
    (property) line will indicate noncompliance. The measurement will be made with
    a calibrated light meter directed at the luminaire. 

    Municipal street lights and all temporary or emergency lighting used by police,
    fire or other emergency services, and temporary holiday lights, are exempt from
    this restriction.

These are the exact words. The bylaw is not being enforced. It seems almost non existent.

There is a general bylaw which is almost identical but applying only to floodlights or
spotlights rated at 2200 lumens or more. It applies to all including existing luminaires.
Offenders must comply within one year.  

I hope to find time to rewrite the bylaws to give them some teeth. Wish me luck. 

Thanks, Jack.


  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Mario Motta 
  To: atmob-announce at atmob.org ; ATMOB-discuss 
  Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 5:22 PM
  Subject: [Atmob-announce] towns with LP laws


  Hello,

    last month I asked all to let me know if your town has any Light pollution laws enacted. Though I have recieved responses on possible LP sponsors, no one has let me know about town bylaws. I know of a few (Arlington, Lynnfield, Acton, Harvard, townsend, etc), but I need to compile a complete list, so... I ask again, can every club member please determine if your town has an active light Pollution ordinace enacted and active now, and let me know. At this time, not asking for the details, simple yes/no will suffice,

  Thanks, I need everyone active in this LP fight. If not us, who will?

  Mario Motta


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