Model lighting ordinance (MLO) with user’s guide
Publication Year
2011
Document Status
Current
Abstract
A tool to help municipalities regulate outdoor lighting to reduce glare, light trespass, and skyglow while ensuring safety. It utilizes five Lighting Zones (LZ0-LZ4) and the BUG (Backlight Uplight Glare) rating system to set maximum allowable lumen limits based on land use.
Document History
A joint publication with the International Datrl Sky Association. Reference Number: IDA/IES MLO-11
Publisher Information
Illuminating Engineering Society
Established in 1906, the IES is a technical and educational authority on illumination, bringing together engineers, architects, designers, educators, students, contractors, distributors, utility personnel, manufacturers, and scientists to improve the lighted environment with lighting knowledge and by translating that knowledge into actions that benefit the public.
