Except for single- and two-family homes located within the residential zoning districts, all exterior lighting shall comply with the following standards:
A. Glare: 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. Flashing, Revolving Lights: 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.
3. Fixture type: Cutoff shield that conceals the light source with nonsag, nonyellowing lens. (Ord. 2014-19, 6-17-2014)
D. General Performance Standards:
1. Light fixtures and freestanding luminaires shall have a cutoff angle of less than or equal to ninety degrees (90°).
2. The height of a freestanding luminaire shall not exceed thirty feet (30').
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 and directed at the architectural feature. Accent lighting shall comply with the following standards:
a. Be stationary, single color, nonchanging lights with all sources of light concealed.
b. Permanent exposed continuous strip accent lighting profiling building or rooflines shall count toward the ten percent (10%) wall and canopy signage and shall comply with brightness and illumination standards set forth in this section.
6. Lighting for patios and decks attached to residential units are exempted from the cutoff and shielding requirements provided the light is intended and installed to light the patio or deck area only.
7. Any lighting in existence before the effective date hereof that does not comply with the requirements shall be considered legally nonconforming. However, if a property owner proposes to replace fifty percent (50%) 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 section.
E. Lights Mounted On Poles: Lights mounted on poles shall comply with the following standards:
1. Walkway lighting height maximum: Fifteen feet (15') above base.
2. Parking lot lighting height maximum: Twenty seven feet (27') above base.
3. Roadway lighting height maximum: Forty feet (40') above base.
4. Light pole base height maximum: Three feet (3') above finish grade. (Ord. 2016-021, 5-17-2016)
F. Modifications: The zoning administrator may administratively approve modifications to the above lighting standards if it is demonstrated that the modified standards are LEED compatible. (Ord. 2014-19, 6-17-2014)