Dark Sky By-law: Public Consultation

April 20, 2026 - May 12, 2026 Public Consultation

The community is encouraged to review the draft dark sky by-law and share questions through this website or via email to Sean Carroll.

April 20, 2026 - Draft By-law Presented to Council.

Staff presented a draft dark sky by-law to Council. Watch the meeting on YouTube (28:15 min mark).

Background

The Township of Seguin is committed to "prioritizing the environment while providing an exceptional quality of life for all who live here."

Dark sky regulations can help to achieve this strategic objective by:

• Improving residents’ enjoyment of the night sky and rural character
• Reducing glare and visual nuisance
• Improving safety for people using roads and waterways
• Protecting ecosystems and nocturnal animal behaviours. Read more