Fairfax County BOS Unanimously Passes Special Lighting Zone around the Observatory at Turner Farm Park 21 November 2023 meeting

A Public Hearing on a Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment Re: Outdoor Lighting Around Turner Farm Park Observatory (Dranesville District) was held by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors 21 November 2023 meeting.

The amendment for the special lighting zone passed unanimously which serves to protect the night skies over and around this observatory and the Great Falls community for all future generations. Pristine night skies along with a healthy environment for all are quickly being lost to runaway light pollution and light trespass.

This step to protect and to preserve the night skies and nocturnal environment in Fairfax County is a first step in reversing and in beginning to reclaim our birthright to the night skies above us and to a healthy nighttime environment.

Dark Sky Friends founder Eileen Kragie testimony at board hearing

go to 4:03:20 for remarks from Kragie on the Observatory at Turner Farm Park special lighting zone

Full hearing on Special lighting Zone and electronic signage

go to 4:34:22 for additional testimony by Kragie for signage amendment portion of public hearings