New Rules passed on June 20, 2026 

Rule 210—Sheds (Fine—up to $2,500 per occurrence)

Sheds or accessory buildings shall be setback a minimum of thirty (30) feet from the front lot line, five (5) feet from any rear or side lot line unless on a corner lot in which case the setback shall be twenty (20) feet from the roadside lot line. Sheds shall not exceed three hundred (300) square feet in size, fifteen (15) feet in height, or be placed on permanent piers or foundation.

Sheds may not contain plumbing or mechanical systems and may not be habitable or used for occupancy.

The “Shed Building Application” must be completed and submitted to the planning committee before build-ing a shed. This application carries a reduced fee.

Rule 211—Lighting (Fine—up to $1,000 per occurrence)

The Planning Committee shall have the authority to require new and replacement lighting to meet the rec-ommendations and guidelines of this Rule.

All area lights, including street lights, parking area lights, building-mounted lights, and landscape lights, shall be fully shielded so that no light is emitted above a horizontal plane. Ensure all outdoor lighting aims light downward or inward, reducing sky glow and glare.

1. Maximum 1,600 lumens per fixture (approximately equal to two 60-watt incandescent bulbs or a 15-20 watt LED).

2. Fixtures used for security lighting above 600 lumens must be motion-activated and shut off within 5 minutes of last detected motion.

3. All outdoor lighting shall have a correlated color temperature (CCT) of 3000 Kelvin or lower.

4. Essential lighting includes only lighting necessary for safety, security, or code compliance.

5. Lighting essential for safety includes illumination of doorways, steps, and walkways during use.

6. Non-essential residential lighting shall be turned off by 10:00 PM unless actively in use.

7. Sports courts and recreational facilities may operate lighting only until 10:00 PM, after which all lighting must be turned off. Sports court lights will point downward and inward.

8. Landscape lighting is allowed but must be directed downward or toward the object being lit.

Exemptions This Ordinance does not apply to:

A. Temporary emergency lighting used by police, fire, or other emergency services or to seasonal holiday lighting between November 15 and January 15, provided it is turned off by midnight and meets the 3000 K CCT requirement .