Land Use & Zoning
In Colorado, 'dark sky ordinances' in mountain communities restrict:
AAll lighting during nighttime hours
BCertain types of outdoor lighting to reduce light pollution and protect the night sky✓ Correct
COnly commercial lighting
DLighting in agricultural areas only
Explanation
Dark sky ordinances in Colorado mountain and rural communities regulate outdoor lighting (requiring shielded, downward-facing fixtures and limiting over-illumination) to protect the night sky from light pollution. These ordinances can affect property development and renovation requirements.
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