Land Use & Zoning
What is 'dark sky' zoning in Delaware?
AZoning restrictions on solar energy installations
BRegulations limiting outdoor lighting to reduce light pollution, preserving dark skies in rural and astronomical areas✓ Correct
CEmergency zoning activated during power outages
DA designation protecting areas with no development potential
Explanation
Dark sky ordinances/zoning restrict the type, intensity, and direction of outdoor artificial lighting to reduce light pollution. They are adopted in some Delaware communities to protect rural character, astronomical observation, and ecological systems affected by artificial light.
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