| 1. | Adequate lighting shall be provided in nonresidential and multifamily developments conforming with accepted engineering standards. Parking areas, sidewalks, and building entrances shall be lighted in order to contribute to the security of property and to facilitate the safe passage of persons using the roads, sidewalks, and parking lots after dark. However, measures shall be provided to prevent light spillover onto adjacent properties and glare toward motor vehicle operators. The purpose of these standards is to assure that exterior lights shall be shielded so that they do not cast direct light beyond the property line. In accordance with these standards. | |
| a. | The maximum illumination at the edge of the property line adjacent to residential zoning - 1/2 foot candles. | |
| b. | The maximum illumination at the edge of the property line adjacent to nonresidential zoning - 5 foot candles. | |
| c. | The maximum illumination at the edge of the property line adjacent to a street - 5 foot candles. | |
| d. | The maximum height for directional lighting fixtures, which are defined as fixtures designed to insure that no light is emitted above a horizontal line parallel to the ground, shall be - 25 feet. | |
| e. | The maximum height for nondirectional lighting fixtures, which are defined as fixtures designed to allow light to be emitted above a horizontal line parallel to the ground, shall be 12 feet. Nondirectional lighting fixtures must be translucent or have baffles to prevent views of the light source. Nondirectional lighting fixtures are not recommended for lighting sidewalks, streets, or parking areas. The upward direction of light provided by nondirectional lighting may be found to be unacceptable by the approving body because the off site effects may be incompatible with the surrounding neighborhood. | |
| f. | The approving authority may adjust the standards for the maximum illumination at the edge of a property adjacent to another nonresidential use if the approving authority determines that the design and nature of the adjacent use creates a need to either reduce or increase the maximum illumination. | |
| g. | County Jurisdiction: Blinking or flashing lights shall be prohibited. | |
| 2. | Existing fixtures: Lighting fixtures existing at the time of approval of the SubSection (5/15/2000 City) (6/12/2000 County) may remain, and shall be considered nonconforming structures. Modifications, replacement or expansions, shall conform with the standards of this ordinance. | |
| 3. | The following shall be exempt from these provisions: | |
| a. | Outdoor lights used for a temporary event. A temporary use permit shall have been obtained for the event. | |
| b. | Outdoor lights used exclusively for public recreational activities, concerts, plays or other outdoor events which are open to the public, provided that the event or function meet all other applicable zoning requirements. | |
| c. | City Jurisdiction: Outdoor lighting used in connection with these categories shall only be illuminated while the activity takes place. County Jurisdiction: Outdoor lighting used in connection with these categories shall only be illuminated while the activity takes place and during high traffic periods before and after the event. |
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