PZC Res. No. 2004-14TOWN OF AVON
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 04-14
SERIES OF 2004
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF CHAPTER 15.30 "OUTDOOR
LIGHTING ORDINANCE" TO THE TOWN COUNCIL
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.16 of The Avon Municipal Code establishes the purposes of the
Planning & Zoning Commission to assist the Town Council in preserving the natural
beauty of the Town and support the objectives of the existing Design Review Guidelines ;
WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Commission realize that access to a clear and visible
night sky is a strong value to the community, and that light pollution continues to be a
threat to the clear skies that are a part of the heritage of the Rocky Mountain West; and
WHEREAS, all property in the Town of Avon should comply with the Town goals in the
preservation of the night sky, including those properties that currently emit an excessive
amount of light that has been determined to be a nuisance and detrimental to the policy
objectives stated herein; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission have reviewed the attached Chapter
15.30 — Outdoor Lighting Ordinance ( "Exhibit A "), and held numerous public meetings to
discuss the goals and objectives of the proposed amendment to the Town Code;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning and Zoning Commission
hereby recommends to the Town Council the approval of the Avon Municipal Code
Section 15.30 — Outdoor Lighting Ordinance ( "Exhibit A ") in order to amend the existing
Avon Municipal Code Section 15 as adopted.
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ADOPTED THIS 18th DAY OF MAY, 2004
Signed
Date:
Chris Evans, Chair
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Attest:
Date: L) 0.
Terry Smith, Seer tary
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