Dark Sky Initiative / Ordinance
The City of Bulverde is in the application process of becoming an official DarkSky Community.
Click HERE to view the City's Dark Sky Ordinance.
About the Dark Sky Initiative:
Light pollution can affect human health, harm wildlife, waste energy, and more. DarkSky, an international organization, works to protect the night skies for present and future generations. Read more HERE.
DarkSky Approved Lighting:
Click HERE to search a database of DarkSky-friendly lighting.
Digital Brochures -- FREE RESOURCE
- Protecting The Night - General Information
- Light Pollution Can Affect Your Health
- Light Pollution Can Harm Wildlife
- Light Pollution Wastes Energy and Money
- Outdoor Lighting, Crime and Safety
- Examples of Acceptable & Unacceptable Lighting Fixtures
PowerPoint -- FREE RESOURCE
Teachers and Local Organizations... Feel free to share this educational PowerPoint about dark skies and our community!
Is your home... nature- , neighbor-, and night sky-friendly?
Most people will find that a few simple changes can lead to home lighting that is both beautiful and functional, without contributing excessive light pollution.
Take the Home Lighting Assessment HERE.
2025 City of Bulverde Dark Sky Business Contest
View the 2025 Dark Sky Business Contest Flyer HERE (PDF)
View the 2025 Dark Sky Business Contest Rules HERE (PDF)