Snyderville Basin Planning District

Snyderville Basin Dark Sky Ordinance

The Summit County Council recently adopted new lighting regulations for the Snyderville Basin area. The purpose of the new standards is to:

1. Balance the environmental and sustainability goals set forth in the Snyderville Basin General Plan with the need to provide safe lighting practices. 
2. Minimize light pollution for the enjoyment of the Snyderville Basin’s residents and visitors. 
3. Prevent the degradation of the nighttime visual environment by production of unsightly and dangerous glare; 
4. Create lighting practices that promote the health and safety of the Snyderville Basin’s residents and visitors; 
5. Prevent unnecessary waste of energy and resources in the production of excessive light or wasted light; 
6. Prevent interference in the use or enjoyment of property which is not intended to be illuminated at night and the loss of the scenic view of the night sky due to increased urban sky-glow and light trespass.

Link: Read the new Lighting Ordinance