Continue the public hearing and consider action to adopt an ordinance amending the Rowlett Development Code, as previously amended, by amending Chapter 77 "Development Code," Chapter 77-500 "Development and Design Standards" by repealing and replacing in its entirety section 77-510 "Exterior Lighting"; Providing for a Savings Clause; Providing for a penalty of fine not to exceed the sum of Two Tho

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

At the request of Council, staff presented an item regarding residential lighting standards at January 5, 2026, City Council Work Session. Council recommended changing the ordinance to include residential illumination and shielding standards. Staff reviewed lighting and glare regulations for surrounding cities and is proposing a revision of the existing ordinance that includes both non-residential and residential regulations, along with clarity in determining compliance with the lighting and glare regulations.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.0/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.