(A)   The outdoor lighting regulations are intended to achieve a balance between safety and aesthetics by regulating the quality and quantity of nighttime illumination. Accordingly, these regulations will control the use of artificial outdoor illuminating devices in a manner that conserves energy, improves safety and security and reduces outdoor lighting glare and trespass.

   (B)   The city recognizes the International Dark-Sky Association, the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America ("IESNA"), and the International Energy Conservation Code ("IECC"), and has used these organization's recommendations and standards as guiding principles in the development of the outdoor lighting regulations.

(Ord. 1402, passed 5-6-2014)

   (A)   The Zoning Administrator shall be responsible for the interpretation of the outdoor lighting regulations.

   (B)   The interpretation of the Zoning Administrator may be appealed to the Board of Adjustment and Appeals.

   (C)   The provisions of this Chapter are not intended to prevent the use of any material or method of installation not specifically prescribed by the this chapter, provided any such alternate has been approved by the Zoning Administrator in accordance with the following:

      (1)   Fixture or device provides approximate equivalence to the specific requirements of this chapter; or

      (2)   Fixture or device is otherwise satisfactory and complies with the intent of this Chapter.

(Ord. 1402, passed 5-6-2014)

   (A)   New installations. These regulations shall apply to all new installations of outdoor lighting fixtures or devices that require city approval and/or issuance of a permit.

   (B)   Replacements. If renovation of a property's lighting system requires a permit and results in replacement of more than 50% of the property's lighting fixtures within a 1-year period, the entire property's lighting system shall be brought into compliance with this Chapter. These regulations shall not apply to simple replacement of a lamp or fixture that does not require city approval and/or issuance of permit.

(Ord. 1402, passed 5-6-2014)

   (A)   Existing outdoor lighting fixtures and devices that were legally permitted and installed prior to the effective date of this Chapter.

   (B)   Standard maintenance replacement of lamps that were legally permitted and installed prior to the effective date of this Chapter.

   (C)   Fossil fuel light lighting produced by the combustion of natural gas or other utility-type fossil fuels.

   (D)   Incandescent light bulbs less than or equal to 150 watts, and compact fluorescent lamps less than or equal to 40 watts.

   (E)   Replacement of outdoor residential lighting fixtures or lamps that do not require an electrical permit.

   (F)   Motion sensor controlled security lighting.

   (G)   City approved street lighting and public recreational facilities.

   (H)   State, federal and local jurisdictions that are pre-empted from local zoning control.

   (I)   Temporary emergency lighting needed for public safety.

   (J)   Vehicle lights.

(Ord. 1402, passed 5-6-2014)

   (A)   Installation of any fixture or lamp that does not comply with this Chapter.

   (B)   Mercury vapor, strobe, flashing or search lights.

   (C)   The use of laser source light or any similar high-intensity light for outdoor advertising when projected above the horizontal plane.

   (D)   Private recreational facility lighting after 10:00 p.m., unless authorized by the city.

   (E)   Unshielded outdoor illumination of any building, landscaping or site, except for exempt lighting.

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   (A)   Full cutoff fixtures. Full cutoff fixtures shall be required for non-exempt fixtures in accordance with Vol. II, § 1-10-10, Table 10-1. A full cutoff fixture is designed such that no light is projected at or above a 90-degree plane running through the lowest point on the fixture.

   (B)   Shielded fixtures. Shielded fixtures shall be required for non-exempt fixtures in accordance with Vol. II, § 1-10-10, Table 10-1. A shielded fixture is designed such that no light source is visible to adjacent properties and streets.

   (C)   Canopy lighting. Lighting under canopies shall be fully recessed or flush with the bottom surface of the canopy. Alternatively, indirect lighting where the light is directed upward and then reflected down from the underside of the canopy shall be allowed subject to the light source not being visible from the ground or street.

   (D)   Sign lighting. External lighting fixtures for signs shall be placed above the sign and shall be shielded and directed downward so that the illumination source is not be visible from adjacent street or property.

   (E)   Billboard lighting. Billboards shall have shielded lighting equipped with a permanent automatic shut-off device that turns the lighting off between the hours of 12:00 a.m. (midnight) and 5:00 a.m., daily.

   (F)   Landscape and building lighting.

      (1)   Landscaping and building accent lighting shall be shielded and directed to prevent horizontal and vertical glare and light trespass to the street, neighboring property and sky.

      (2)   The use of exposed neon, argon, light emitting diode/krypton tubing, incandescent lighting or other similar lighting to outline any structure or portion thereof may be allowed if, according to the Zoning Administrator, such lighting constitutes a design component of the overall building architecture, is harmonious with the architectural style of the building, and does not portray an advertising message.

   (G)   String lighting. Exposed decorative string lighting shall be allowed subject to a maximum bulb rating of 5 watts or less. String lighting shall not be installed higher than the main building or 15 feet above grade, whichever is higher. String lighting of trees are exempt from the height limitations.

   (H)   Security lighting. Security lighting systems shall use full cutoff fixtures.

   (I)   Flagpole lighting. Flagpole lighting is restricted to state and federal flags, and shall be shielded or recessed so that the light source is not directly visible from neighboring properties. Flagpole lighting may operate at night, but shall be turned off at dusk if the flag is removed.

   (J)   Pedestrian lighting. Pedestrian lighting systems shall use full cutoff fixtures.

   (K)   Outdoor recreational facilities. Private outdoor recreational lighting shall be turned off by 10:00 p.m. daily, unless otherwise approved by the city as a community event. Lighting for private sport courts, fields and arenas shall be installed as full cutoff fixtures, and the lamps from such fixtures shall not be directly visible from adjacent residential properties. Lighting shall not exceed 25 feet in height, measured from the finished grade to the top of the lighting fixture. Public outdoor recreational lighting shall be installed and operated in accordance with city approval.

   (L)   Light glare and trespass. Non-exempt lighting shall be installed as full cutoff fixtures, and the lamp shall not be directly visible from adjacent residential properties or streets. The use of light shields may be used on full cutoff fixtures to eliminate glare and light trespass. Light spill over from business zoned property onto residentially zoned property shall not exceed 0.5 footcandles above ambient light level at adjacent residentially zoned property lines between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., daily.

   (M)   Light fixture height. Pole and wall mounted light fixtures installed on non-residentially zoned properties and for private recreational facilities shall not exceed 25 feet in height; light fixtures installed on residentially zoned properties shall not exceed 15 feet in height.

   (N)   Underground service. Outdoor lighting for business and multi-family residential zoned properties shall be served by underground electrical service if installed after the effective date of this Chapter.

   (O)   Lighting curfew. Non-security lighting for business zoned properties shall be turned off by 10:00 p.m., daily, or within 1 hour of business closing, whichever is later.

(Ord. 1402, passed 5-6-2014)

   (A)   Existing fixtures. All legal nonconforming light fixtures installed prior to the effective date of this Chapter shall be allowed to be maintained and continued subject to replacement requirements provided below in Vol. II, § 1-10-8(B).

   (B)   Replacement fixtures. If renovation of a property's lighting system requires a permit and results in replacement of more than 50% of the property's lighting fixtures within a 1-year period, the entire property's lighting system shall be brought into compliance with this Chapter. These regulations shall not apply to simple replacement of a lamp or fixture that does not require city approval and/or issuance of permit.

(Ord. 1402, passed 5-6-2014)

   (A)   Building and electrical permit. Lighting plan submittals shall comply with city building and electrical permit requirements.

   (B)   Zoning review. Lighting plans associated with new or expanded development of multi-family residential, mixed-use, business or institutional zoned properties shall be submitted to the Development Services Department for review and approval, and shall include the following:

      (1)   Proposed and existing light pole location on site plan.

      (2)   Proposed and existing ground lighting on site plan.

      (3)   Proposed and existing wall lighting on building elevations.

      (4)   Proposed and existing security lighting on site plan and/or building elevations.

      (5)   Design cut sheets and specifications for all proposed lighting fixtures and poles.

(Ord. 1402, passed 5-6-2014)

   All outdoor lighting installations and operations are subject to compliance inspection and verification by the city's Development Services Department.

(Ord. 1402, passed 5-6-2014)

   Board of Adjustment and Appeals. Variances and appeals to the outdoor lighting standards shall be applied for and processed in accordance with Vol. II, § 1-16-5.

 

 

(Ord. 1402, passed 5-6-2014)