For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ACCENT LIGHTING. Any luminaire that emphasizes a particular object or draws attention to a particular area for aesthetic purposes.
CUT-OFF ANGLE (of a luminaire). The angle, measured from the lowest point between a vertical line from the center of the lamp extended to the ground and the first line of sight at which the bare source is not visible.
FIXTURE (also called a LUMINAIRE). A complete lighting unit including the lamps, together with the parts required to distribute the light, to position and protect the lamps, and to connect the lamps to the power supply.
FOOT-CANDLE. A measure of illuminance or a measure of how bright a light appears to the eye. One foot-candle is equal to one Lumen/ft2. As an example, a typical 60-watt incandescent lamp (840 lumens) produces an illuminance of 0.1 foot-candles at a distance of about 25 feet.
FOSSIL FUEL LIGHT. Any outdoor lighting fixture producing light directly by the combustion of natural gas or other fossil fuel.
LAMP. The light-producing source installed in the socket portion of a luminaire.
LIGHT POLLUTION. General sky glow caused by the scattering of artificial light in the atmosphere and resulting in decreased ability to see the natural night sky.
LIGHT TRESPASS. Any light emitted by an outdoor luminaire that shines directly beyond the property on which the luminaire is installed, or indirectly shines beyond the property on which the luminaire is installed at a brightness (illuminance) that exceeds 0.1 foot-candles at the property line.
LUMINAIRE. See definition for FIXTURE.
OUTDOOR LIGHTING FIXTURE. A luminaire outside of an enclosed building or structure or any luminaire directed such that it primarily illuminates outdoor areas.
PUBLIC STREETLIGHT. A light that is erected and owned by the electric utility company, is located within the right of way of a public street or on other property owned or maintained by the town, and for which the cost of operation is borne by the town.
SHIELDING. That no light rays are emitted by a fixture above the horizontal plane running through the lowest point of the fixture.
SPOTLIGHT. Any lamp that incorporates a reflector or a refractor to concentrate the light output into a directed beam in a particular direction.
STROBE LIGHT. A lamp that produces very short, intense flashes of light.
USE, ABANDONMENT OF. The relinquishment of a property, or the cessation of a use or activity for a continuous period of 12 months, excluding temporary or short term interruptions for the purpose of remodeling, maintaining or rearranging a facility. A use shall be deemed abandoned when such use is suspended as evidenced by the cessation of activities or conditions that constitute the principal use of the property.
(Ord. 2016-09, passed 8-9-2016
; Ord. 2021-03, passed 6-8-2021)