The Doylestown Supervisors have requested a proposal for a Dark Sky Ordinance, following a presentation by Environmental Advisory Council member Erich Neal on the benefits of going dark at night by regulating artificial light pollution. Neal argued that the main harm to human life was the destruction of insect and bird life. He suggested that the current laws encourage lighting in the township and suggested that it should instead discourage it. Concerns were raised about the potential cost to township homeowners and developers.