Apply for Night Sky Friendly Recognition — Kerr County Friends of the Night Sky

1 Business Information

Business Name *

Type of Business *

Owner / Primary Contact *

Title / Role

Street Address *

City / Community *

State

ZIP Code

Phone *

Email Address *

Website (optional)

Is your business within Kerrville city limits? *

Yes — Kerrville city limits

No — unincorporated Kerr County

Not sure

Businesses within Kerrville city limits are subject to Article X (Ord. No. 2023-03), which sets enforceable lighting standards. Our volunteers can help you understand what applies to your property.

Do you own or lease your premises? *

Own

Lease — I'm the tenant

Lease — I'm the property owner

2 What Are You Requesting?

Select the option that best describes your situation. You may select more than one.

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Recognize our business

We believe our outdoor lighting already meets Night Sky Friendly standards. Please schedule a verification visit so we can earn official recognition.

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Help us become Night Sky Friendly

We want to improve our lighting and earn recognition. Please send a volunteer to conduct a free walk-around and give us a personalized improvement plan.

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Advice and information only

We're not ready to commit to recognition yet but would like a consultation, guidance on our options, or more information about the program.

3 Current Outdoor Lighting Overview

Approximate answers are fine — this helps our volunteer prepare for your visit.

Approximately how many outdoor fixtures does your business have?

Types of outdoor lighting present (check all that apply)

Parking lot / area lights Exterior wall / façade Illuminated signage Canopy / fuel station lights Security / motion-sensor lights Accent / decorative / landscape Drive-through lighting Other

What color does most of your outdoor lighting appear at night?

Warm / amber

Neutral white

Cool / blue-white

Mix

Don't know

Warm/amber (≤3,000K) meets the Night Sky Friendly standard. Cool blue-white (above 3,000K) is the most common issue and is usually straightforward to fix.

Do lights stay on overnight after closing?

Yes — most or all run all night

Yes — some run overnight

No — off or dimmed after hours

Don't know

Do any fixtures use timers, sensors, or dimmers?

Yes — most or all

Yes — some

No

Don't know

Has your business had a previous lighting assessment?

Yes — by KCFNS

Yes — by contractor

No — this would be our first

4 Goals, Motivation & Constraints

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Grant Funding Available

The HCA Night Sky Preservation Fund offers reimbursement grants of up to $5,000 for qualifying lighting retrofits in Kerr County. Applications are accepted October 1–31 each year. Ask our volunteer about eligibility.

What is your primary motivation? (check all that apply)

Reduce energy costs / lower electric bill Article X compliance (Kerrville ordinance) Community recognition & marketing Environmental commitment / dark sky values Interested in HCA grant funding Neighbor or customer feedback Referred by another business or volunteer Other

Target timeframe for making changes

Immediately

Within 3 months

3 – 6 months

6 – 12 months

Just exploring

Known constraints or special considerations

Specific questions or concerns

5 How Did You Hear About Us?

Night Sky Friendly Business

Application Received!