The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the placement, orientation, distribution patterns and fixture types of outdoor lighting installed in the city.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007)

An outdoor lighting plan shall be submitted in conjunction with an application for site plan approval of any multiple residential, commercial, or industrial project and shall include the following information:

A.

A site plan, drawn to a scale of one inch (1") equaling no more than twenty feet (20'), showing the location, height, manufacturer, model, lamp type, lumen output and wattage of each outdoor lighting fixture in relationship to buildings, streets and parking areas.

B.

An Isolux plan showing the levels of illumination, in foot-candles, that would result at ground level from the lighting installation.

C.

A certification that the lighting fixtures to be installed are fully shielded, cutoff type fixtures that will not allow light dispersion or direct glare to shine above a ninety degree (90°) horizontal plane from the base of the fixture.

D.

A certification that the exterior lighting will comply with the maintained horizontal illuminance recommendations of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007)

A.

Infiltrating Other Property: Lighting of signs, buildings and displays shall be directed downward. Uplighting shall be prohibited; provided that in landscaped areas uplighting may be allowed. No spotlight or floodlight shall be installed which directly shines onto an adjacent property.

B.

Obstructing Intersections: At a street intersection no light or sign shall be erected which obstructs clear vision or which obstructs the view of, or may be confused with, an authorized traffic sign.

C.

Electrical Service: Electrical service to outdoor lighting fixtures shall be underground unless fixtures are mounted directly on utility poles.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007)

The following types of outdoor lighting shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter:

A.

Holiday lighting during the months of November, December and January. Such lighting shall not create dangerous glare on an adjacent street or property.

B.

Temporary lighting for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days.

C.

Lighting associated with agricultural operations.

D.

Construction or emergency lighting, provided that such lighting is temporary and is discontinued immediately upon completion of the construction work or abatement of the emergency circumstances necessitating such lighting.

E.

Roadway lighting.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007)

Parking lot lighting shall be controlled to prevent glare and avoid light directed at neighboring property. Parking lot lighting shall not be used to draw attention to a business.

A.

Parking lot lighting shall be installed at a maximum height of twenty feet (20') in residential zones and twenty-five feet (25') in commercial, industrial and public facility zones. Height shall be measured from the ground surface being illuminated to the bottom of the lighting fixture.

B.

Parking lot lighting shall be designed so the minimum illumination at grade level is between two-tenths (0.2) and three-tenths (0.3) foot-candle in residential zones and between three-tenths (0.3) and five-tenths (0.5) foot-candle in commercial, industrial and public facility zones.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007)

Gasoline station and convenience store canopies shall provide adequate lighting for customers but such lighting shall not be so intense as to be as an attention getting device for the business, as provided in this section.

A.

Lighting fixtures in the ceiling of canopies shall be fully recessed in the canopy.

B.

Light fixtures shall not be mounted on the top or fascia of such canopies.

C.

The fascia of such canopies shall not be illuminated, except for approved signage.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007)

The following provisions apply to any business which relies on outdoor display of merchandise, such as automobile, heavy equipment and recreational vehicle dealerships.

A.

Areas designed for parking or passive display of merchandise shall be lighted in accordance with the standards for parking lots in section 10-20-5 of this chapter.

B.

Light fixtures shall be shielded, cutoff type fixtures located, mounted and aimed so that direct light is not cast onto adjoining streets or properties.

C.

Light fixtures shall be installed at a height not to exceed twenty-five feet (25').

D.

Exterior display/sales areas shall be designed so that the minimum illumination at grade level is between one and five (5) foot-candles.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007)

A.

A lighting plan submitted with a site plan for an outdoor sports or performance facility shall be prepared by a qualified lighting designer, experienced in lighting such facilities. The plan shall demonstrate that the location, selection, and aiming of the lighting fixtures will focus light on the playing or performing areas, minimize glare and visibility from neighboring areas, and promote energy efficiency.

B.

A dual lighting system shall be provided. The primary system shall be adequate for the sports or performing event. The primary system shall be shut off within forty-five (45) minutes of the conclusion of the event. The secondary system shall be designed to facilitate the exiting of patrons, cleanup, and maintenance.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007)

Adequate lighting shall be provided to protect persons and property and to allow for the proper functioning of surveillance equipment as provided in this section.

A.

Security lighting plan shall utilize shielded fixtures. Floodlights shall not be permitted.

B.

Vertical features, such as walls of a building, may be illuminated for security to a height of eight feet (8') above grade.

C.

Security lighting poles shall not exceed twenty feet (20') in height in residential zones and twenty-five feet (25') in height in commercial, industrial or public facility zones.

D.

Security lights intended to illuminate a perimeter, such as a fence line, shall be allowed only if regulated by a motion detection system that triggers the lighting when an intruder moves to within twenty-five feet (25') of the perimeter.

E.

The average horizontal grade level or vertical surface illumination of security lighting in residential zones shall not exceed one-half (0.5) foot-candle. The average horizontal grade level illumination of security lighting in commercial, industrial or public facility zones shall not exceed one and one-half (1.5) foot-candles.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007)

Externally illuminated signs shall be served by shielded and downward directed light fixtures. The average level of illumination on a sign face shall not exceed three (3) foot-candles.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007)