A.   The intent of this chapter is to consolidate and clarify the various lighting sections in this title which previous to adoption of this chapter primarily addressed lighting regulations for commercial zones within the City.

   B.   The regulations of this chapter are intended to set outdoor lighting standards in the City of Holladay that enhance the community character and identity by mitigating adverse impacts of misdirected and/or excessive outdoor lighting in residential and commercial areas by promoting:

      1.   Lighting design and use continuity between adjacent and abutting land uses;

      2.   Energy conservation through efficient use of outdoor lighting

      3.   Safety and security for persons and property;

      4.   Flexibility in implementing lighting technologies as the industry provides.

      5.   Existing regulations established by The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), the ANSI accredited standards writing body for lighting definitions and recommended practices. (Ord. 2025-15, 8-28-2025)

   A.   All land development described in this section shall provide an outdoor lighting plan in accordance with site plan submittal provisions stated in chapter 13.03 and 13.08 of this title.

      1.   New Development. All new primary and accessory buildings, structures, additions to buildings or structures, or areas of new or expanded land uses, i.e. sport courts, swimming pools or parking lots, shall comply with the requirements of this chapter.

      2.   Existing Development. Development in existence at the effective date of this chapter shall be brought into compliance with these provisions if:

         a.   Redevelopment resulting in demolition or expansion is proposed

         b.   Installation of any new outdoor lighting which requires a building inspection for compliance with ICC building or electrical codes

   B.   Routine maintenance of existing outdoor lighting.

      1.   Repairing any component of a light fixture, except the lamp, is permitted for all existing outdoor lighting fixtures; and

      2.   Lamps shall be replaced in accordance with the provisions of this chapter; provided, however, if no lamp exists which complies with this chapter, then the fixture shall be replaced.

   C.   Exemptions. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to the following:

      1.   Indoor lighting;

      2.   Seasonal holiday lighting ;

      3.   Signs as regulated by Chapter 13.82 of this title;

      4.   Temporary lighting, used for a period not to exceed ten (10) days for festivals, celebrations, or other public special events or activities;

      5.   Temporary right of way construction repair lighting used for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) days;

   6.   Traffic control, warning signals and devices.

   D.   Administrative Relief. This section effectively regulates outdoor lighting, it is not the intent of this section to limit creative lighting solutions. The community and economic development director, upon written recommendation of the TRC, may grant relief from these standards. Determination shall be based upon the following findings,

      1.   A complete Administrative Relief application shall be submitted on a form created and maintained by the CED department

      2.   Viable, substitute alternatives are demonstrated to meet the intent of this chapter and do not otherwise violate this chapter.

   E.   Certificate of Occupancy. All outdoor lighting required according to applicable provision of this chapter shall be installed and inspected to compliance within one year of issuance of Certificate of Occupancy. (Ord. 2025-15, 8-28-2025)

CORRELATED COLOR TEMPERATURE (CCT): A measure of light source color appearance, expressed in kelvins (K), ranging from one thousand degrees kelvin (1,000°K) to ten thousand degrees kelvin (10,000°K). The following table provides examples to help in understanding the approximation of these colors.

 

 

 

LIGHT TRESPASS: The encroachment of excessive light, typically across a property line or into a public or private right of way, causing annoyance, loss of privacy, or other nuisance. (Ord. 2025-15, 8-28-2025)

   A.   Type of lighting. Light sources shall be LED or other lighting technologies, current or future, that have similar or better color temperature control (CCT) and energy efficiencies

   B.   Light Trespass. All light fixtures and their intended use, including security lighting, shall be aimed to confine lighting to the area within the property boundaries. Exposed light sources shall be shielded to prevent glare across property lines, or into a public or private street or right of way. Refer to Figure 13.84.1

   C.   Fixtures. All outdoor lighting fixtures shall feature full cut-off hoods or shields installed and aimed in such a way so that no direct light is emitted so as not to cause a violation of 13.84.040.B of this section. Shielding may be accomplished by: shielding, visors, louvers, or other devices or methods. Fencing used as a shielding feature must be solid and conform to all City of Holladay fencing ordinances. See examples of shielded wall lighting in Figures 89-2 and 89-3.

   D.   Light Curfew: Recreational lighting used to illuminate sport and outside activity areas shall be shut off by 10:00 pm. Except at the conclusion of a permitted special event that is underway.

   E.   Lighting of Flag Poles:

      1.   According and to accommodate for U.S. Code, stating: “It is the universal custom to display the flag only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and flagstaffs in the open. However, when a patriotic effect is desired, the flag may be displayed twenty-four hours a day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness.”( U.S. Code Title 4.1.6(a))

         a.   The lighting of Federal or State flags shall be permitted, provided that the light is a narrow beam spotlight rather than a floodlight, carefully aimed and shielded to avoid creating a source of glare

   F.   Streetlights:

      1.   Height.

         a.   Streetlights illuminating Major, Minor Collectors and Arterials shall not exceed 40 feet (40') in height.

         b.   Streetlights illuminating public and private Residential roads and lanes shall not exceed twenty-five feet (25') in height.

      2.   Color and Intensity.

         a.   LED in the 4000 kelvin - 4500 kelvin range provides a balance of brightness while maintaining the driver’s attention.

         b.   The maximum light intensity in the 90 ° angle direction, regardless of the light source’s light flux, must not exceed 1000 candela (candlepower).

      3.   Location.

         a.   At intersections and crosswalks on major collector streets and arterials unless within one hundred and twenty-five feet (125') of an adjacent streetlight.

         b.   At intersections and crosswalks on minor collector or residential collector streets unless within two hundred and fifty feet (250') of an adjacent streetlight.

      4.   Exceptions.

         a.   Upon review of conditions, the City Engineer may make modifications based upon the following:

            (1)   Height and intensity can be installed at a location to provide adequate safety and lighting efficiency for both pedestrian and vehicular use. (Ord. 2025-15, 8-28-2025)

   A.   The following regulations shall also apply to all properties in the single-family (R-1) and two-family (duplex) (R-2) zones that are:

      1.   Constructed or proposed to be constructed after the enactment of this chapter; and

      2.   Abut or are adjacent to a residential use; and

      3.   Covered by Section 13.84.020.

   B.   All lighting provisions of this section shall not violate 13.84.040 of this chapter.

   C.   All outdoor light fixtures shall; Provide a lamp in the Color spectrum, or Correlated Color Temperature (CCT), at four thousand (4,000°K) or less, i.e., warmer temperature. Feature a full cut-off design, in compliance with 13.84.040.C of this chapter, when the lamp within the fixture radiates more than 300 lumens or equivalent wattage. Fixture Heights. The maximum allowable heights of light fixtures shall be as follows. Height measured to the lighting element above the existing grade shall be:

      1.   15 feet when mounted to a vertical wall or parapet

      2.   15 feet for pole or standard mounted

      3.   20 feet when mounted within a soffit or overhang

      4.   Fence-mounted fixtures shall be at the maximum height of the city’s fencing regulations §13.14.120 and light shall be directed so as to comply with §13.84.040.B.

   D.   Accent and architectural lighting: Light fixtures used to accent a structure’s vertical surface shall be designed and installed not to cause violation of 13.84.040.C. of this chapter.

      1.   Soffit lighting. Lighting mounted to the underside of soffits, overhangs or porches shall be:

         a.   Installed at a height as described in 13.84.050.D. of this chapter.

         b.   A recessed, down-lit fixture

   E.   Security Lighting. Appropriate security lighting is allowed in compliance with provisions of 13.84.040.C. and shall also feature:

      1.   Motion sensors set on a five (5) minute timer.

      2.   Lighting shall not be triggered by activity off the property.

   F.   Sport Court Lighting. Private sport court lighting shall be installed and maintained according to the following:

      1.   Comply with 13.84.040.C.;

      2.   Pole-mounted fixtures shall not exceed fifteen feet (15') above the surface of the court when measured from existing grade(s) to the lighting element;

      3.   Installed completely within a rear yard and setback off property lines a distance equal to the height of the pole.;

      4.   Use of the lights after ten o’clock (10:00) P.M. is prohibited;

      5.   Lighting shall be aimed, directing light onto the sport court and away from abutting properties.

   G.   Landscape Lighting. lighting designed to provide illumination of vegetation, pathways, steps, and entrances to buildings shall be low-voltage systems installed and maintained in accordance with 13.84.040.C. (Ord. 2025-15, 8-28-2025)

   A.   Regulations of this section shall apply to all zones not listed in 13.84.050 and that are:

      1.   Constructed or proposed to be constructed after the enactment of this chapter; and

      2.   Covered by Section 13.84.020.

   B.   Refer to §13.65 for lighting regulations in the Regional, Mixed/Use (R-M/U) zone

   C.   Refer to §13.71 for lighting regulations in the Holladay Village (HV) zone

   D.   Implementation of all lighting provisions set forth in this section shall not violate §13.84.040 of this chapter

   E.   Security.

      1.   Appropriate security lighting is allowed in compliance with the general provisions of this chapter, including shielding, direction, color, and measurement.

         a.   Security lighting is permitted within forty feet (40') of a building, in outside display areas, or other areas requiring such lighting. Security lighting may remain on after the close of business for security purposes, reduced to defined illuminance levels

   F.   Parking lots.

      1.   All lighting shall be shielded and even modified, if necessary, such that lighting does not light trespass into adjacent properties or into the adjacent streets. A properly shielded fixture would not have visible glare spots until a person or vehicle enters the property of the parking lot.

      2.   Appropriate location. Entrances, exits, and barriers should be emphasized.

      3.   Integrate with landscaping. All parking lot lighting should be integrated into landscape areas wherever possible.

      4.   Height. The height of parking area light poles should be in proportion to the building mass and height, and shall be no more than fifteen (25) feet above the parking lot surface.

      5.   Setback. Light poles abutting residential use shall be set off the property line at a distance that is equal to the height of the pole.

      6.   Maximum. A maximum of two (2) initial lumens per square foot of parking lot surface

      7.   Spot or floodlighting of parking lots from a building or other structure is not permitted.

   G.   Landscaping, Walkways.

      1.   Walkways. The intent of walkway lights are to provide pools of light to help direct pedestrians along the path, not to fully illuminate the path. Steps and path intersections should be illuminated for safety.

         a.   The maximum average foot-candle permitted on the ground is an average of one (1) horizontal foot-candle or less.

            (1)   Two (2) types of lights may be selected:

               (A)   Three and one-half (3'6") foot bollards with louvers; or

               (B)   Ten (10) foot pole-mounted down-directed luminaires. Lights must be shielded.

      2.   Landscaping. The lighting of vegetation and other landscape features shall comply with the regulations established in this chapter.

      3.   Poles shall be black, dark gray, dark brown, dark green, or earth tone. The height of the pole-mounted light shall not exceed twenty-five feet (15') above grade. Any fixtures located within any required setback or buffer area shall not exceed twelve feet (12') above grade

   H.   Building.

      1.   Light Source (Lamp): Only LED, incandescent, fluorescent, metal halide, or color corrected high pressure sodium may be used. LED is the preferred light source. The same type shall be used for the same or similar types of lighting on any one site. No colors other than white or off white (light yellow tones in the kelvin scale of 5,000k or lower, i.e., warmer) may be used for any light source for the lighting of structures. Non-color-corrected low-pressure sodium and mercury vapor light sources are prohibited.

      2.   Mounting: Fixtures shall be mounted in such a manner that the cone of light does not cross any property line of the site. Wall-mounted fixtures intended to illuminate walkways or paths or parking lots shall not exceed thirteen feet (13') above the pedestrian pathway. For purposes of these regulations, the mounting height of a lighting fixture shall be defined as the vertical distance from the grade elevation of the surface being illuminated to the bottom of the lighting fixture (i.e., luminaire).

      3.   Architectural Feature Lighting: Architectural feature lighting, including wall washer spotlights, are permitted.

   I.   Sports Facility, Outdoor recreation Lighting.

      1.   All sports lighting shall be turned off within thirty (30) minutes of the completion of the last game, practice, or event. In no case shall recreational lighting occur after ten o’clock (10:00) P.M. except to conclude a specific sporting event that is underway

      2.   All new sports lighting fixtures shall not exceed the minimum standard illumination levels for sports lighting as established by the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES). All new sports lighting shall require site-specific computer calculations and a printout demonstrating that such lighting meets IES standards and does not otherwise violate this chapter. (Ord. 2025-15, 8-28-2025)

The following lighting shall be prohibited:

   A..   Unshielded lighting exceeding 300 lumens, for any purpose is prohibited.

   B.   Flashing, chasing, blinking, intermittent lights or other lights that move or give the impression of movement are prohibited.

      1.   Exceptions:

         a.   Holiday lighting.

   C.   Laser lighting. All laser lighting is prohibited.

   D.   Searchlights. All searchlights are prohibited.

   E.   Exposed Neon and fluorescent tubes. (Ord. 2025-15, 8-28-2025)

   A.   A site Lighting plan shall include the following:

      1.   Commercial and Multi-Family site plans: (3 or more units)

         a.   The location of all light fixtures, both proposed and any already existing on the site.

         b.   A photometric plan, designed and stamped by a lighting professional, illustrating lighting intensities at a minimum of two by two feet in spacing and at five feet beyond the property line. The photometric plan shall be submitted on a “maintained” basis at one-year after burn-in and state the light loss factors used in the calculation.

         c.   A description of each light fixture, lamp, support and shield, both proposed and existing. The description shall include, but is not limited to, manufacturer’s catalog cuts and illustrations; lighting fixture lamp types, wattages and initial lumen outputs.

         d.   At the city’s discretion, the city’s public safety departments or providers may review and provide feedback on lighting plans as part of the development review process. This review shall be administered by the city’s development review committee (TRC).

      2.   Single-Family, Two-Family and Accessory Dwelling Unit site plans:

         a.   The location of all light fixtures, both proposed and any already existing on the site.

         b.   A description of each: light fixture, lamp, support and shield, both proposed and existing. The description shall include, but is not limited to, manufacturer’s catalog details and illustrations which feature: lighting fixture lamp types, wattages initial lumen outputs, motion or timer details and shielding features/method.

   B.   Alterations Allowed. Should any lamp or light fixture be altered after a permit has been issued, a change request must be submitted to the TRC for approval, together with adequate information to assure compliance with this chapter, which must be received prior to alteration.

   C.   Certification of installation. For all commercial and multi-family projects, certification by a certified lighting professional shall be provided to the Community and Economic Development department, verifying that the installed lighting conforms to the approved plans. Certification shall be verified by the Building Official before any certificate of occupancy or business license is issued. (Ord. 2025-15, 8-28-2025)

   A.   Single-Family Residential, Two-Family and Accessory Dwelling units. shall comply with this chapter.

   B.   Multi-Family Residential and Commercial. Lighting plans are required. All building plans, commercial sign permit applications, conditional use permits, and subdivision applications shall include a detailed lighting plan that shows evidence that the proposed lighting fixtures and light sources comply with this chapter

   C.   Evidence of Compliance with Codes. Commercial lighting plans shall include certification by a licensed electrical engineer that the lighting fixtures proposed conform to the requirements of this chapter, Building and Electrical Codes. (Ord. 2025-15, 8-28-2025)

   A.   Approval procedures for new commercial and multi-family developments shall be reviewed and approved by the planning commission in accordance with Chapter 13.08 and 13.10

   B.   New residential site plans shall be reviewed in accordance with this title and shall be approved by the Community and Economic Development Department Director. (Ord. 2025-15, 8-28-2025)

   A.   It is important to note that the intent of this chapter is as stated in 13.84.010, and it is not the intent of this section to limit creative lighting solutions. Creative approaches to lighting are encouraged as viable alternatives to these standards and guidelines are proposed. The CED Director may approve substituted alternatives if the alternatives are found to meet the intent of this chapter and do not otherwise violate this chapter. (Ord. 2025-15, 8-28-2025)

   A.   The applicant, property owner or any person aggrieved by a final decision, determination, or requirement imposed regarding this chapter may appeal according to the provisions set forth in 13.09. (Ord. 2025-15, 8-28-2025)

   A.   The provisions of this chapter shall only apply as effective from the date they were adopted and not retroactively.

   B.   Outdoor lighting that conformed with City of Holladay ordinances prior to the adoption of a provision of this chapter shall be treated similarly to a legal nonconforming use that can be maintained or replaced in like-for-like features but not expanded.

   C.   Violations deemed public nuisances. Where applicable, enforcement of all the provisions of this chapter is authorized by the community and economic development director. Violations shall be enforced as public nuisances.

   D.   Nothing in these regulations shall prevent filing an action for relief from light trespass or glare as a nuisance, or from other relief under any laws which may currently exist.

   E.   Suspension, Revocation, or Modifications to the Lighting Plan. The community and economic development director may suspend, revoke, or require modification of any lighting plan that is found to be not in compliance with this chapter or that is causing nuisance conditions.

   F.   Failure to enforce shall not legalize any violations of these provisions within this chapter. (Ord. 2025-15, 8-28-2025)

   A.   To be determined (codification date). (Ord. 2025-15, 8-28-2025)

Figure 89.1 Preventing Light Trespass:

   example site layout of a single-family home

Figure 89.2

   Area Flood/Security lighting - Acceptable and Non-Acceptable

Figure 89.3

   Examples of wall lighting - Acceptable and Non-Acceptable

(Ord. 2025- 15, 8-28- 2025)