(KMDL-FM) No, we are not besmirching the good name and intelligence of the people of Lake Charles. The city council took action on what some around town had deemed disruptive lighting, mainly from commercial ventures and those who have excessive outdoor lighting. What Prompted the New Lake Charles Lighting Ordinance? Lake Charles Lighting Ordinance Limits How Bright and How High Lights Can BeIn addition to the directional aspect, the new ordinance also addresses how bright the lights can be and how high on a pole they can lawfully be installed. The Lake Charles ordinance is patterned after a similar one that was passed in 2020 in Baton Rouge.