Madera Bans Dark Colors on Buildings | Fresno News

Madera, California just banned black and dark paint on new commercial buildings—yes, even your favorite midnight-blue storefronts are now off-limits. City council voted unanimously to enforce a fresh color code aimed at cooling down buildings and saving energy, while also creating a more uniform skyline. The rule applies to new builds, rebuilds after disasters, and repaints—requiring approval for any exterior paint job from a free city application. Approved colors? Mostly soft whites, tans, and light blues—with sparing use of trim hues like deep reds and greens. Think of it as urban fashion meets climate science: lighter shades reflect heat, keeping interiors cooler and businesses’ bills lower. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fcd483837c103065