Subsections 535.03 through 535.15 constitute the lighting regulations for the city.

Subd. 1.

For purposes of the lighting regulations, the following words and terms, and their derivatives, shall have the meanings assigned to them in this subsection unless the context specifically indicates otherwise:

Subd. 2.

Glare. A light source that is located, directed or controlled such that the light source itself is visible from a point four feet above the ground or higher at any point off the lot on which the light source is located.

Subd. 3.

Shield or shielding. A cover, shroud or protector placed over and around a light source to eliminate the glare and trespass light prohibited by this section.

Subd. 4.

Trespass light. The presence of light from a light source on a lot other than the lot upon which the light source is located.

The intent of the lighting regulations is to establish standards for the installation and permitted use of outdoor lighting, in order to ensure both adequate lighting for public and user safety and to minimize glare and trespass light upon lots other than the lot upon which the light source is located.

The lighting regulations apply to all outdoor light sources in all zoning districts, regardless of use of application, unless specifically excluded by the regulations. The light sources to which this section applies includes, but are not limited to, searchlights, spotlights, floodlights, area lights, building lights, advertising signs and displays, lamps, and luminous tube lighting. The lighting applications to which the lighting regulations apply include but are not limited to buildings, structures, recreational and sports facilities, parking lots, private roads, driveways, landscaping, lots, and areas.

Subd. 1.

All light sources must be installed and shielded to prevent glare and trespass light. All light sources must be installed and shielded in accordance with the requirements of subsection 535.11 of this Code.

Subd. 2.

Glare is prohibited in all districts.

Subd. 3.

Trespass light must not exceed five-tenths footcandle, as measured on the property line when abutting any residential lot, and one footcandle on any abutting commercial or industrial lot, between the hours of sunset and sunrise.

Subd. 4.

No light source may be mounted or installed at a height above the ground exceeding 35 feet.

Subd. 5.

Blinking, flashing, or changing intensity lights are not permitted, except as authorized by subsection 550.07, subdivision 1 of this Code.

Subd. 6.

It is the responsibility of every installer of lighting and every owner or occupant of property on which a light source is located to comply with the provisions of these lighting regulations.

All light sources must be installed and shielded in accordance with the provisions of the following table:

All other light sources not listed on this table must receive prior approval from the city building official and be shielded in accordance with the conditions or approval thereupon.

Subd. 1.

The provisions of these lighting regulations do not apply to:

Subd. 2.

Lighting caused to be installed by city, county, state or federal government agencies to light streets. roadways, or places of public use and benefit.

Subd. 3.

Traditional holiday displays and decorations.

Subd. 4.

Lighting required by law for public safety reasons.

Any person who violates any provisions of these lighting regulations, upon conviction thereof, may be punished by a fine not to exceed $700.00 or by imprisonment not to exceed 90 days or both. Each day that a violation continues is a separate punishable offense.