Dark Skies Lighting Review
WHERE IS DARK SKIES LIGHTING REQUIRED?
In all districts of Sisters city limits, all new lighting installed after February 10, 2024 is required to comply with the new Dark Skies Standards (Chapter 2.15.2400). Existing exterior lighting fixtures will need to be replaced with dark-skies friendly lighting by February 2029.
What is dark skies-compliant lighting?
- The new Dark Skies Standards code (Chapter 2.15.2400) has been summarized into the Dark Skies Standards Overview Sheet, which can be used to learn about how the new standards apply to a residential property vs. a non-residential property.
- Please contact a City Planner with any questions about the new code.
- Explore DarkSky Approved Products
What is a Lighting Plan?
- All applications for a Site Plan Review and/or building permits must include lighting plans showing location, type, height, color temperature, lumen output and amount of all proposed and existing light fixtures, along with light fixture cut sheets from the manufacturer.
- Use this Dark Skies Lighting Review Form to prepare your lighting plan and submit it with your building permit or Site Plan Review application.
DARK SKY COMMUNITY CERTIFICATION
See the latest updates on the City's progress on becoming Dark Skies certified here! Updates to Dark Skies Standards
