County supervisors considering upgraded 'dark skies' ordinance

SAN DIEGO (CNS) - The San Diego County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday heard a proposal to reduce light pollution in two rural communities.

The proposed amendment to the county's Light Pollution Chapter ordinance would cover the Julian and Borrego Springs Community Planning Areas.

Both would be considered "Zone C" to receive a Dark Sky Community designation, which is generally more restrictive, according to a presentation at Wednesday's board meeting.

Along with unanimously approving the ordinance amendment on first reading, the board also found it to be exempt from the state's Environmental...