Residents may petition for street lights to be installed on their block. The threshold for the petition shall incorporate at least a 25% affirmative response rate from that block (i.e. if there are 10 homes, 3 must sign petition).
Once the petition has been submitted staff will survey the entire block to gauge the interest of all residents in moving forward. If there is a consensus (i.e. 6 out of the 10 homes responded affirmatively, no response shall count as a no) for installation amongst the majority (51%) of the block Public Works will research the cost as well as feasibility of installation (are there utility conflicts that prevent installation of poles or wiring ducts, are we able to obtain easements, are there funds available, is there power present to hook up the lights).
Once this information has been compiled it will be presented to the City Council for approval or denial.
In the absence of viable petitions, street light installations will occur annually on a Ward-by-Ward basis as identified by the Public Works Department and pending the approval of the Public Works Committee. Additionally, the Public Works Committee may consider the installation of one of more street lights as a standalone project to address areas of specific concern (i.e. illuminating an area of reoccurring vehicular accidents).
Petition for Request for Streetlights
Street Light Policy
