For the most recent annual series from April 2023 through March 2024, the initial three monthly estimates were revised downward about 16% on average.
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George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
The original ordinance restricted the use of searchlights, while newer ones cover everything from outdoor lighting brightness to directing light downward, keeping light pollution minimal.
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