A List of General Plan & Environmental Impact Reports referencing lighting.


City of Hollister , San Benito Co
General Plan,  POLICIES 64, 66, 67 page 97
Visual Qualities
64. Hollister shall review all development applications to determine the visual impacts associated
with the proposed development, and shall ensure that all adverse visual impacts are mitigated
to the maximum extent feasible prior to granting development approval. (III.M)

65. Hollister shall require that new utility and distribution lines into individual development
projects be placed underground. (SAP)

66. Hollister shall require those proposing new development to use high-pressure sodium (HPS)
lighting for all street, pathway and parking lighting. (SAP)

67. Hollister shall require those proposing new development to fully shield and install all outdoor
lighting fixtures so that no light is emitted above the horizontal plane running through the top
of the source of illumination. (SAP)





April 27, 2005

City of Twenty Nine Palms, California,  - http://www.ci.twentynine-palms.ca.us
          GENERAL PLAN -
Land Use Plan  - http://www.ci.twentynine-palms.ca.us/pdf/landuse_plan.pdf
Section VIII
INDUSTRIAL LAND USE
Community Industrial (IC)
! Lighting may be sufficient for security purposes.

Section VI
A. Single Family Residential (RS)
! Streets are to have adequate lighting for safety/security purposes.
B. Multi-family Residential (RM)
! Lighting for safety and security will be provided.
C. Rural Living (RL)
! City street lighting will be limited to street intersections or hazardous areas.
D. Open Space Residential (OSR)
! Exterior lighting is prohibited except for safety purposes and shall be screened to prevent nuisance glare.
C. Office Commercial (CO)
! Signs shall be low key, such as sand blasted wood, or other material with low intensity or indirect
lighting.
! Lighting should be modest, sufficient for evening visibility, but not excessive or glaring.
Section VIII
INDUSTRIAL LAND USE
Community Industrial (IC)
! Lighting may be sufficient for security purposes.

Section XXII
DESERT SKY
Preservation of the desert sky to perpetuate the view of the stars in the evening, is identified as a community
asset. In implementing the General Plan, the City shall seek means of avoiding light pollution, trespass, and
unnecessary glare. Outdoor lighting shall be the minimum necessary for security and safety purposes,
utilizing shielding methods and prohibiting upward lighting which could diminish the night sky.

Section XXVIV
GOALS AND POLICIES
B. Goal #1
A Land Use Plan which provides a desirable City in which to live.
Program 1.1.3
Lighting in and near residential areas shall be minimal and shielded to prevent nuisance glare.
Policy 5.2
The City shall preserve the existing night sky as a community resource.
Program 5.2.1
The City will regulate private and public lighting in a manner that perpetuates the view of the
stars in the evening.
Program 5.2.2
In approval of projects, lighting shall be required to be the minimum necessary for security and
safety purposes.
Program 5.2.3
All outdoor lighting shall be shielded to protect adjacent and nearby residential districts and
public rights-of-way.


Conservation Plan - http://www.ci.twentynine-palms.ca.us/conservation_plan.html
Section IX

NIGHT SKY

Preservation of the night sky to perpetuate the view of the stars in the evening, is identified as a valuable community resource. Light pollution, trespass, and unnecessary glare will be avoided and shielding methods will be required. Outdoor lighting is to be designed and installed in a manner that confines the direct lighting rays to the property upon which the lighting is installed.

D. Goal #3

Preservation of the night sky to perpetuate the view of the stars in the evening, will be preserved as a valuable community resource.

Purpose

The purpose of Goal #3 is to ensure that steps are taken to prevent deterioration of the night sky which allows for viewing of a starlit sky.

Policy 3.1

Light pollution, trespass, and unnecessary glare will be avoided and shielding methods will be required for outdoor lighting.

Program 3.1.1

A Night Sky Ordinance will require shielding of outdoor lighting and lighting will be designed and installed in a manner that confines the direct lighting rays to the property upon which the lighting is installed.

Program 3.1.2

Lighting in and near residential areas shall be minimal and shielded to prevent nuisance glare.


Community Development Director, Staff Report  - http://www.ci.twentynine-palms.ca.us/pdf/cca20050412r.pdf
19.70 Lighting Standards
In May of 2002 the Planning Commission recommended and the Council adopted revised
standards for lighting. The Planning Commission’s revised recommendation is to delete
references to light trespass as a result of light intensity measurement and instead have the focus
of the regulation be on shielding. The revised recommendation is that the chapter will apply to
all lighting fixtures, allowing a compliance period for existing fixtures. Per the recommendation,
all property owners are given a one-year compliance period. Staff level approval of up to three
one-year extensions may be granted if compliance would cause a financial hardship. In cases
where an extreme hardship exists, the Planning Commission could approve additional time
extensions.



Planning Commission Meeting, MINUTES - http://www.ci.twentynine-palms.ca.us/pdf/pcm20050201.pdf
19.70 Lighting Standards – The Planning Commission’s revised recommendation
is to delete references to light trespass as a result of light intensity measurement
and instead have the focus of the regulation be on shielding. The revised
recommendation is that the chapter will apply to all lighting fixtures, allowing a
compliance period for existing fixtures. Per the recommendation, all property
owners are given a one-year compliance period. Staff level approval of up to
three one-year extensions may be granted if compliance would cause a financial
hardship. In cases where an extreme hardship exists, the Planning Commission
could approve additional time extensions.
Chairman Stone reopened the Public Hearing.
Valerie Driscoll, asked where the funds are to enforce the Light Ordinance.

Community Development Director, Staff Report - http://www.ci.twentynine-palms.ca.us/pdf/pca20041102r.pdf
19.70 Lighting Standards
In May of 2002 the Planning Commission recommended and the Council adopted revised
standards for lighting. Three matters are recommended for review with regard to the lighting
requirements.
Light trespass:
Measurement of lighting is done by a light meter. Chapter 19.70 deals with Light Trespass which
is defined as:
A measurement of lighting intensity exceeding one-half (.5) foot candle measured at the
property line utilizing a light meter held four feet above ground level directed at the light
source.
Staff has determined during the past two years that .5 foot candles is an extreme amount of
lighting and recommends that this standard be changed to .2 or .3. Staff has ordered an additional
Shielding:
Section 19.70.030 of the Code specifies that “new” lighting must be shielded to, “…preclude
light trespass onto adjacent property or to any member of the public who may be traveling on
adjacent roadways or rights-of-way.” Staff recommends that this be reworded to apply to all
lighting fixtures, not just those that are new. The effect of this is that existing lighting will have
to conform to Chapter 19.70.
Mercury Vapor Lights:
When the “Night Sky Ordinance” was initially adopted in 1995, it included a prohibition on
mercury vapor lighting. Because the focus of the revised regulations were on lighting intensity, it
was decided that there was not a need for this restriction. Staff recommends that the prohibition
be reinstated.

Yolo County, California - http://www.yolocounty.org
 
Yolo County Board of Supervisors, MINUTES, December 3, 2002 - http://www.yolocounty.org/org/BOS/minutes/2002/m120302.pdf
Agenda Item No. 26
Granite Construction Company
Approved Zone File #2001-096 Amending Mining and Reclamation Permit ZF# 95-078
Conditions
56.4 The applicant shall be required to submit a detailed lighting plan
that specifies the location, site, and candlepower of all proposed
light standards. The light standards shall include specially
designed hoods and other shielding to minimize lighting impacts
on nearby residences. (Mitigation Measure 4.1-3; 2002 SEIR)
Old Sugar Mill Specific Plan, Draft EIR  - http://www.yolocounty.org/org/PPW/planning/sugar_mill/Specific_Plan/2%20Executive%20Summary.pdf
Chapger 2
4.1.1.1 0 The project would create a new source of light and glare


Capay Hills Golf Club
Draft Environmental Impact Report , August 2004 - http://www.yolocounty.org/CapayHills/Section%204_4.pdf
4.4 VISUAL RESOURCES/LIGHT AND GLARE
Increased Nighttime Lighting
Impact 4.4.3 Development of the Capay Hills project would introduce new sources of
nighttime light ing, resulting in an increase to ambient nighttime lighting levels.
Required street and golf course lighting will increase the source of night lighting
within the area. The addition of nighttime lights to the project site is considered a
significant impact.
The proposed project would include sources of artificial light, with night lighting levels more
typical of recreational development than the agricultural character of the project site. New
light sources include, but are not limited to, the golf course clubhouse, the golf course, driving
range, streets and parking lot lights, and additional light generated by automobiles.
Although no formal lighting plans have been prepared for the project, it is anticipated that the
project would incorporate the use of motion detectors, low -voltage lighting, shielding and
focusing techniques in order to produce a low-lighting ambience. Additional outdoor lighting


Town of Truckee - http://www.townoftruckee.com
General Plan
Chapter 18.30 - General Property Development and Use Standards - http://www.townoftruckee.com/DCCh030.html
18.30.060 - Exterior Lighting
A. Exterior lighting. Exterior lighting shall be:

    1. Architecturally integrated with the character of the structure(s);

    2. Directed downward and away from adjoining properties and public rights-of-way;

    3. Energy-efficient, and fully shielded or recessed so that direct glare and reflections are confined, to the maximum extent feasible, within the boundaries of the subject parcel; and

    4. Completely turned off or significantly dimmed at the close of business hours when the exterior lighting is not essential for security and safety, and when located on parcels within nonresidential zoning districts.

B. Permanent lighting. Permanently installed lighting shall not blink, flash or be of unusually high intensity or brightness. Lighting fixtures shall be appropriate in height, intensity, and scale to the use they are serving.

C. Security lighting. Security lighting (e.g., safety motion detectors, etc.) shall be provided at all entrances/exits, except in the RR and RS zoning districts.

D. Shielding requirements. Each outdoor lighting fixture shall be designed and installed so that no light rays will be emitted by the fixture at angles above a horizontal plane passing through the lowest point of the fixture. Exemptions to this shielding requirement include the following:

    1. All neon outdoor lighting fixtures;

    2. All outdoor lighting fixtures on facilities or lands controlled, operated, owned, or protected by public entities or public agencies provided the review authority finds that the shielding requirement is not reasonable or practical due to the purpose of the lighting and reasonable methods to minimize impacts on surrounding properties and the night sky have been incorporated into the project;

    3. Emergency lighting operated by a public utility during the course of repairing or replacing damaged facilities;

    4. Emergency lighting and fixtures necessary to conduct rescue operations, provide emergency medical treatment, or address any other emergency situations;

    5. Fixtures producing light directly by the combustion of fossil fuels (e.g., gas lamps or kerosene lanterns);

    6. Internally illuminated signs; and

    7. Lighting fixtures located at the entrance or exits of structures and pedestrian level lighting having an intensity not exceeding 75 watts.

E. Design criteria.

    1. External light fixtures, poles, and their foundations should be simple in design and compatible with and complementary to the style of surrounding development. Historical-themed fixtures are not appropriate for a contemporary building design, and modern fixtures are not appropriate for a structure with a significant historical design theme. Simple and functional designs are considered to be appropriate in most environments. Lighting standards should be of a scale that is compatible with their surroundings. Pedestrian-scale lighting (eight to 12 feet high) should be installed in areas where foot traffic is prevalent. Lighting fixtures for parking lots and private roadways should not be installed at a height greater than 20 feet.

    2. Color-corrected lamps of appropriate intensity should be used in exterior lighting. High-efficiency lamps that alter the colors of objects at night are discouraged. Incandescent, fluorescent, color-corrected sodium vapor, and mercury lamps should be used because they provide light with an appropriate color spectrum.

    3. Lighting intensity should be the minimum required to serve the tasks for which the fixtures are intended.

    4. Exterior lighting should be considerate of both the neighbors and the community as a whole. Each new lighting scheme should actively strive to reduce negative light impacts. Light trespass is the ability to see the source of a light at the parcel’s property line. If a light from a project casts a shadow at the property line, the light is considered to be trespassing. Lighting should be kept within the project boundaries. Fixtures like the "shoe box" design are capable of providing accurate light patterns and can often be used for lighting parking lots without spilling onto the neighboring property.

El Dorado County  -  http://www.co.el-dorado.ca.us
General Plan
General Plan - Chapter 2 - Land Use - Policy 2.3  - http://www.co.el-dorado.ca.us/planning/genplan/landuse2-3.htm
VISUAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DESIGN
GOAL 2.8: LIGHTING    -  http://www.co.el-dorado.ca.us/planning/genplan/landuse2-3.htm

Elimination of high intensity lighting and glare consistent with prudent safety practices.

OBJECTIVE 2.8.1: LIGHTING STANDARDS

Provide standards, consistent with prudent safety practices, for the elimination of high intensity lighting and glare.

    * Policy 2.8.1.1

      Include standards, consistent with prudent safety practices, for outdoor lighting to reduce high intensity nighttime lighting and glare in the update of the County Zoning Ordinance.



Ordinance No. 4636
Chapter 17.14 Outdoor Lighting - http://www.co.el-dorado.ca.us/planning/Ordinances/lighting.pdf




Sonoma County  -  http://www.sonoma-county.org
General Plan Update.
GP 2020 Citizen’s Advisory Committee, August 15, 2002  - http://www.sonoma-county.org/prmd/gp2020/pdf/lightgla.pdf
The California Environmental Quality Act. CEQA requires the assessment of the
level of aesthetic impact from new development. CEQA checklist, Item 1d) specifically
requires agencies to address the following when evaluating projects subject to CEQA:
Would the project create a new source of substantial light or glare which would
adversely affect day or night time views in the areas?
If an affirmative determination is made, then feasible mitigations (adopted as conditions
of approval) would be developed to reduce the level of significance.
Staff recommends Option 2, which would require adding a separate section to the
Open Space Element (Scenic Resources) to address issues related to night time
lighting and the preservation and conservation of the quality of the night time sky.
Adding such policies now would allow for interim General Plan policies until such time
as an implementing program is adopted. It is envisioned that future standards would
give clear direction and provide examples so that minimal staff time would be expended
in reviewing lighting plans. Such standards would be most useful when addressing
Code Enforcement complaints pertaining to excessive lighting. Such a policy could be
considered a design issue, however, since the General Plan does not currently contain
a Design Element; and since the issue pertains to all land use categories; staff
recommends adding a new section to the Open Space Element to read as follows (new
text indicated by bold type) :

Section 2.4 POLICY FOR OUTDOOR LIGHTING
Sonoma County has a diversity of natural areas and landforms which
contribute to its quality of life, economic well-being, and environmental
beauty. Night time views of both the landscape and sky can be
significantly degraded by excessive and unnecessary levels of light which
increase “skyglow” around urban areas, make the man-made environment
prominent, and result in visual clutter at night. Issues related to resolving
“light trespass” can direct County staff resources away from other
priorities.
Appropriate light levels for varying uses are balanced with a desire to
maintain Sonoma County’s rural character and preserve views of the night
time skys for residents and visitors.
Goal: OS-4 Preserve and maintain views of the night time skys and visual
character of urban, rural and natural areas, while allowing for night-time
lighting levels appropriate to use and location.
Objective OS-4.1: Maintain night time lighting levels at the minimum
necessary to provide for security and safety of the use and users to
preserve night time skys and the night time character of urban, rural and
natural areas.
Objective OS-4.2: Ensure that night time lighting levels for new
development is designed to avoid light spillage offsite or upward into the
sky.
The following policies shall be used to carry out these objectives:
OS-4a: Require that all new development projects utilize light fixtures
which shield the light source so that light is cast downward.
OS-4b: Discourage continuous all night exterior lighting in rural
areas.
OS-4c: Discourage light levels which are in excess of industry and
state standards.
Open Space Program #9: Outdoor Lighting Standards
Program Description: Prepare County-wide standards for preservation and
conservation of night time skys in the use of outdoor lighting. Develop
standards for night time lighting specific to the use and location, including
but not limited to parking lots, security lighting, street lighting, commercial
establishments, visitor-serving uses, hillside homes, and signage. The
program will apply to all new development and all new and replacement
lighting fixtures/systems. The program will include a voluntary
educational component to encourage existing sources of light pollution to
convert to less energy-consuming lighting systems. The program will be
incorporated into the Development Code.

Sonoma County Parks
Sonoma County Outdoor Recreation Plan - http://www.sonoma-county.org/parks/outdrpln.htm

Outdoor Recreation Plan (ORP)   -  http://www.sonoma-county.org/parks/outdrpln/pdf/orp-initialstudy_chap1.pdf
Chapter 2 – Initial Study Checklist -   http://www.sonoma-county.org/parks/outdrpln/pdf/orp-initialstudy_chap2.pdf
Discussion
Development of parking areas associated with ORP recommended projects could result in glare from
reflected sunlight on the vehicles during the daytime. This generally would not result if a significant adverse
effect when vegetation can be used to screen the parking areas. Development of Community and
Neighborhood Park facilities or Regional Active facilities, particularly athletic fields, could result in light and
glare if the fields are equipped with night lighting. This generally would not result in a significant adverse
effect when athletic fields are developed for use during daytime hours to avoid the need for night lighting. If
it is not feasible to avoid night lighting entirely, fields could be equipped with lighting that is designed in
terms of appropriate intensity for the setting, shielded downward, and screened to minimize light and glare
spillage onto surrounding properties.

Proposed Mitigation Measures
1-7 Regional Parks will design lighting systems to provide the appropriate light intensity for the setting,
and shield lighting downward. Regional Parks will screen lighting systems to minimize spillage
onto surrounding areas and to minimize or avoid night lighting in sensitive visual areas. This is
likely to be needed only for Community and Neighborhood Parks.
1-8 Regional Parks will prepare photo-metric analyses for projects in which night lighting is proposed
within visually sensitive areas.



Chapter 3 – Proposed Mitigation Measures  -  http://www.sonoma-county.org/parks/outdrpln/pdf/orp-initialstudy_chap3.pdf

LIST OF PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES
The following mitigation measures are proposed to reduce potentially significant environmental impacts to a less
than significant level. Individual ORP recommended projects could include any or all of the applicable mitigation
measures proposed herein, plus any mitigation measures proposed during the CEQA compliance phase of the
particular project.
1-7 Regional Parks will design lighting systems to provide the appropriate light intensity for
the setting, and shield lighting downward. Regional Parks will screen lighting systems to
minimize spillage onto surrounding areas and to minimize or avoid night lighting in
sensitive visual areas. This is likely to be needed only for Community and Neighborhood
Parks.
1-8 Regional Parks will prepare photo-metric analyses for projects in which night lighting is
proposed within visually sensitive areas.

Marin County

Marin County -  http://www.co.marin.ca.us
City of San Rafael - http://www.cityofsanrafael.org
San Rafael General Plan 2020 Draft EIR  - http://www.cityofsanrafael.org/generalplan/pdfreports/Document_1076358397.pdf

IV.7 VISUAL QUALITY
San Rafael General Plan 2020 Draft EIR
IV.7 - 6
Valley Neighborhood and the North San Rafael Commercial Center. Policy NH-160 Eichler Homes
would reduce character impacts by preserving the design character of Eichler homes.
Though careful implementation of the design guidelines, through the use of the design review process,
and through the implementation of the Draft General Plan 2020 policies outlined above, potential
impacts related to conflicting adjoining development would be less-than-significant.
Mitigation Measure IV.7-3 None Required.
Impact IV.7-4 Nighttime Lighting and Glare
Development consistent with the Draft General Plan 2020 could create new sources of light or
glare and increase nighttime lighting in the area. This would be a significant impact.
Nighttime lighting and glare associated with existing development in the City can impact nighttime
views. Intensification of that existing development with new mid-rise offices, hotels, a cinema, and
residential development could increase nighttime light trespass on adjoining areas and has the
potential to increase glare visible from adjacent areas and roadways. Stationary light sources have the
potential to adversely affect residences through spillover into adjacent properties. New light sources
could also result in a greater overall level of light at night, thus reducing night sky visibility and
affecting the general character of the community.
The Draft General Plan 2020 contains several policies in the Community Design Element that, if
adopted and implemented, would act to reduce the nighttime lighting and glare impacts due to new
development.
Policies CD-11 Non-residential Design Guidelines and CD-12 Multi-family Design Guidelines
would both reduce lighting impacts by developing design guidelines, including lighting guidelines, to
ensure that development fits within and improves the neighborhood and community. Policy CD-21
Lighting would allow adequate site lighting while controlling excessive light spillover and glare
through the design review process. Program CD-21a Site Lighting would evaluate site lighting for
safety and glare through the design review process.
These policies and programs would reduce some potential lighting and glare impacts, particularly
those related to spillover and glare and the general character of the community. However, they would
not reduce impacts related to sky visibility and the overall level of light at night. This would be a
significant impact.
Mitigation Measure IV.7-4 In order to minimize light trespass and greater overall light levels in the
city, new development and projects making significant parking lot improvements or proposing new
lighting shall be required to prepare a lighting plan for review by City planning staff. A new
implementing program should be added in the General Plan – CD-21b Lighting Plan (Timeframe:
Short Term) to require design guidelines to include the following provisions for lighting plans:
• All light sources should be fully shielded from off-site view.
• All lights to be downcast except where it can be proved to not adversely affect other parcels.
• Escape of light to the atmosphere should be minimized.
• Low intensity, indirect light sources should be encouraged, except where other types of lighting is
warranted for public safety reasons.
• On-demand lighting systems should be encouraged.
• Mercury, metal halide, and similar intense and bright lights should not be permitted except where
their need is specifically approved and their source of light is restricted.
Significance After Mitigation Implementation of above mitigation measure would reduce the
nighttime lighting and glare impact of the Draft General Plan 2020 to a less-than-significant level.

Sacramento County

City of Citrus Heights - http://www.ci.citrus-heights.ca.us

General Plan   - http://www.ci.citrus-heights.ca.us/docs/citrus_heights_gp.pdf
Goal 2: Preserve the unique character of Citrus Heights, and create a distinctive community identity
Policies:
2.1 Distinguish Citrus Heights from other communities through quality development that typifies the City’s desired image.
Actions:
A. Amend the Zoning Ordinance to incorporate design standards for access, buildings, landscaping, lighting, parking,
signage and streetscapes.
Goal 3: Maintain safe and high-quality neighborhoods
3.3 Preserve and enhance the best qualities of Citrus Height’s
neighborhoods, including well-maintained buildings and
landscaping, well-maintained public infrastructure, and high levels
of personal safety and security.
Actions:
C. Develop a Building Security Ordinance that provides for
adequate addressing, street lighting and other appropriate
crime prevention strategies.
D. Improve street lighting where needed and desired by local residents.
Goal 4: Ensure that new development is compatible within its neighborhood
Policies:
4.1 Require new residential development to maintain or enhance the positive characteristics of the surrounding neighborhood.
Action:
A. Prepare Community Design Guidelines that are sensitive to neighborhood issues and at a minimum address:
• Standards for access and circulation
• Landscaping
• Lighting ...
Goal 5: Preserve and protect the features that contribute to the rural character of certain neighborhoods
Policies:
5.1 Conserve and enhance the best qualities of the City’s rural areas.
Action:
A. Prepare and adopt Community Design Guidelines that provide for large setbacks (including from drainage features), natural paths, minimal lighting, and other features characteristic of existing rural neighborhoods.
Goal 6: Preserve and enhance the character,
distinct identity, and livability of the
City’s rural neighborhoods
Policies:
6.1 Provide public improvements that are appropriate and compatible with the unique qualities of the City’s rural neighborhoods.
Action:
A. Review City standards for public improvements such as street design, sidewalks and street lighting, to determine their applicability in the Very Low Density neighborhoods and amend them as necessary.
Goal 10: Achieve attractive, inviting, and functional corridors
Policies:
10.1 Require superior architectural and functional site design features for new development projects along major corridors.
Action:
A. Develop Design Guidelines that include the following strategies:
• Require high-quality materials and design in new development, including materials that minimize reflective glare
• Address signage, streetscape, lighting, and parking improvements, including curbside and median landscaping and street furniture
10.5 Improve the appearance of the City by creating livelier, friendlier, safer spaces through the artful illumination of buildings, streetscapes, walkways, plazas, public art and other highlights.
Actions:
A. Develop lighting standards that require, at a minimum:
• Lighting fixtures to be of durable and vandalismresistant materials and construction
• Lighting sources to be thoughtfully located and have cut-off lenses to avoid light spillage and glare on adjacent properties
• Lighting to be directed at a surface rather than toward the sky or off-site
B. Review existing City requirements for lighting, update as needed, and consider establishing both minimum and maximum lighting levels.
Goal 35: Preserve, protect and enhance natural habitat areas, including creek and riparian corridors, oak woodlands, and wetlands
Policies:
35.1 Preserve continuous riparian corridors and adjacent habitat along the City’s creeks and waterways.
35.2 Achieve and maintain a balance between conservation, development and utilization of open space.
Actions:
A. Prepare and adopt Community Design Guidelines to include
standards to protect habitat areas from encroachment of
lighting, exotic landscaping, noise, and toxic substances.
Goal 40: Promote energy conservation through appropriate design and construction techniques
Policies:
40.1 Encourage energy conservation and efficiency in building design, lighting, orientation and construction.
Actions:
A. Explore use of grant funds and programs with SMUD and non-profit agencies to establish programs for home weatherization and solar retrofit.
B. In cooperation with SMUD, PG&E, the California Energy Commission, and other public utilities, subject all municipal buildings to an energy audit and perform practicable energy conservation alterations on municipal buildings. Such alterations may include modifying automatic heating and cooling systems, lighting, and installation of natural ventilation and solar hot water systems.
40.2 Promote a comprehensive tree planting and maintenance program in order to reduce ambient air temperature on hot sunny days, and require that all tree plantings and outdoor lighting be integrated.