(a) Applicability. This section does not apply to light fixtures on public streets or rights-of-way.
(b) Outdoor lighting in nonresidential zoning districts. Outdoor light fixtures in nonresidential zoning districts shall be located at least 25 feet from the boundary of any residential district, except that the Office of Planning and Zoning may approve a lesser setback upon the filing of an application that describes the type, location, lumen rating, and height of an outdoor lighting fixture and the reasons why a lesser setback should be allowed. Potential reasons for a lesser setback may include the following:
(1) fixtures will not be visible at any point along the boundaries of the lot on which they are located due to the location of buildings or walls, topography, or similar visual barriers;
(2) lighting will have minimal offsite impact due to the distance of the fixtures from roads and neighboring properties;
(3) fixtures will incorporate additional shielding or other features to prevent offsite impact; or
(4) lighting plans demonstrate other factors that will prevent glare and light spillover.
(c) Outdoor lighting in residential zoning districts. Outdoor light fixtures installed on a residentially zoned lot shall be:
(1) arranged to direct the light down towards the property on which the light fixture is located and away from adjoining residential lots or aimed to confine the light to an object, such as a flag or landscaping; and
(2) installed using motion sensing if used for security purposes.
(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 61-21)