In addition to any other authority granted to localities by law, any locality may by ordinance regulate outdoor lighting within an area one-half mile around planetariums, astronomical observatories and meteorological laboratories. This section shall not be construed to affect any ordinance heretofore adopted by a locality.
Regulation of outdoor lighting near certain facilities
Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-920, under Chapter 9. General Powers of Local Governments..
Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-920