Dark Sky Policy - Draft

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Consultation has concluded

We would like your input on a potential new policy within the Town of Yarmouth!



Purpose of Policy:

To reduce the harmful effects of light pollution to the natural environment and to preserve the Dark Sky.


Scope of Policy:

The Town of Yarmouth is proposing a Dark Sky Policy that would apply to outdoor lighting fixtures at new developments of:

  • Commercial, Industrial, or High Density Residential uses
  • Projects of the Town of Yarmouth on Public Property

Existing developments would be exempt from the policy, but encouraged to comply.


Check out the draft Policy under Documents, answer our quick poll question, and/or submit an idea (via the Ideas tab for any comments/feedback).


We will be collecting feedback on this draft Policy until end of day Friday, September 9, 2022.


We would like your input on a potential new policy within the Town of Yarmouth!



Purpose of Policy:

To reduce the harmful effects of light pollution to the natural environment and to preserve the Dark Sky.


Scope of Policy:

The Town of Yarmouth is proposing a Dark Sky Policy that would apply to outdoor lighting fixtures at new developments of:

  • Commercial, Industrial, or High Density Residential uses
  • Projects of the Town of Yarmouth on Public Property

Existing developments would be exempt from the policy, but encouraged to comply.


Check out the draft Policy under Documents, answer our quick poll question, and/or submit an idea (via the Ideas tab for any comments/feedback).


We will be collecting feedback on this draft Policy until end of day Friday, September 9, 2022.