Study Purpose and Scope
As part of the processing of the lighting amendments for the Near South
Neighborhood relative to light trespass from commercial uses to residences, the
Planning Department found that the existing lighting standards were spotty,
inconsistent, unenforced and antiquated. The Department stated in its report
to the Planning Commission and City Council that it was appropriate to take a
more comprehensive review of lighting issues in Lincoln.
Study Process and Timing
The Planning Department is the lead agency in this effort. The City retained
Olsson & Associates as a consultant to:
review the current provisions of Lincoln codes;
do field surveys and public workshops and
provide suggestions for corrections and updates to the current code.
As part of this effort, the Department created a Lighting Task Force to assist
staff and the consultant in developing updated language.
The final report, with one chapter containing draft language to amend the City's Design
Standards, was released in January, 2008. Staff presented the proposed new
standards to various organizations and committees for their comments, made revisions,
and brought the standards through the Planning Commission and City Council, where
they were approved in August, 2008.
Staff Contact
To arrange for a presentation on the new standards for your organization,
or for further information about the report, contact
Mike DeKalb or
Tom Cajka at 441-7491.
Planning