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2001 SESSION

011421644
HOUSE BILL NO. 2026
Offered January 10, 2001
Prefiled January 10, 2001
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 15.2-920.1, relating to regulation of exterior illumination.
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Patron-- Bloxom
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Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 15.2-920.1 as follows:

§ 15.2-920.1. Regulation of exterior illumination on certain property.

Any locality may by ordinance provide for the regulation of exterior illumination levels of certain buildings and property. Exterior illumination shall be accomplished with standard engineering practices that will cause such illumination to be confined to the boundaries of the property. Any state project utilizing public funds shall use standard engineering practices that will cause such illumination to be confined to the boundaries of the property.