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Learn about the Citywide Dark Sky Ordinance and take our community survey by Dec. 10.











NightSky

The City of Mountain View has initiated work on developing a *Citywide Dark Sky Ordinance*, which is identified as a priority project in the City Council’s Fiscal Year 2023–2025 Work Plan. The ordinance will establish objective exterior lighting standards aimed at reducing light pollution, supporting wildlife, and maintaining the community’s ability to enjoy the night sky.

The ordinance will establish consistent requirements for lighting levels, fixture types, shielding, and operating practices for various development types throughout Mountain View. These standards will help guide responsible lighting practices and enhance the quality of the nighttime environment.

Project work commenced in June 2025 with technical analysis and community engagement. Since then, staff has completed initial research and concluded the first round of stakeholder meetings in October 2025. Meetings were held with representatives from the Bird Alliance (i.e., Audubon Society), Sierra Club, Livable Mountain View, Green Spaces Mountain View, and the Mountain View Coalition for Sustainable Planning. Input collected from these groups will inform the development of ordinance concepts and priorities.

To gather additional community input in preparation for this ordinance, the City recently launched an online survey. *The survey runs through Wednesday, Dec. 10.*

Following the public input phase, staff will prepare a draft ordinance for review and comment. The draft is expected to be presented to the Environmental Planning Commission and subsequently to the City Council during public hearings in the second quarter of 2026.

For additional information, project updates, and to receive meeting notifications, please visit the project webpage, *MountainView.gov/DarkSky [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-development/planning/dark-sky-ordinance ]*.

 

 








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