Corcoran City Zoning Code

Subd. 1. Except for single- and two-family homes located within the residential zoning districts, all exterior lighting shall comply with the following standards:

A.

Glare, whether direct or reflected, as differentiated from general illumination shall not be visible beyond the limits of the site from which it originates.

B.

No light which is flashing, revolving or otherwise resembles a traffic-control signal shall be allowed in any area where it could create a hazard for passing vehicular traffic.

C.

Maximum Intensity of Lighting and Glare:

1.

Any light or combination of lights shall not exceed one foot-candle (meter reading) as measured from the property line or the centerline of a public street.

2.

Any lighting shall be arranged so as not to produce glare beyond the property line. Lenses, deflectors, shields, louvers, or prismatic control devices shall be used to eliminate glare.

D.

General Performance Standards:

1.

Light fixtures and freestanding luminaires shall have a cutoff angle of less than or equal to 90 degrees.

2.

The height of a freestanding luminaire shall not exceed 30 feet or extend above the roof line of the principal building, whichever is less.

3.

Freestanding luminaires used for outdoor athletic fields and recreation areas that exceed the height limitation may be approved by conditional use permit.

4.

All canopy lighting for motor fuel stations shall be recessed into the canopy.

5.

Accent lighting used to highlight building facades, foliage, or selected architectural features shall be permitted provided the light source is shielded.

6.

Any lighting in existence before the effective date of this Ordinance that does not comply with the requirements shall be considered legally non-conforming. However, if a property owner proposes to replace 50 percent or more of the existing exterior light fixtures or standards in any one year period, the fixtures or standards must be replaced in conformance with this Chapter.