A. Purpose and Intent. It is the intent of this article to preserve, protect, and enhance the lawful nighttime use and enjoyment of any and all property through the use of appropriate lighting practices and systems. Such individual fixtures, luminaries and lighting systems are designed, constructed, and installed to: control glare and light trespass, minimize obtrusive light, eliminate the increase of lighting levels on competing sites, provide safe roadways for motorist, cyclists and pedestrians, conserve energy and resources while maintaining safety, security and productivity, and curtail the degradation of the nighttime visual environment.
B. Administration. The City Engineer shall have the authority to interpret and administer this article.
C. Applicability. The provisions of this article shall apply to all new construction, major modifications to existing sites in connection with site plan review (Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2.F.), and minor modifications to building or site elements that are regulated by this article, excluding those buildings and site improvements exempted in Section 1.D. below.
D. Exemptions. The following building and site improvements shall be exempt from the standards of this article:
1. Single-family or Duplex Home. Construction of a single-family or duplex dwelling unit on an individually platted lot within single-family or two-family residential zoning districts; and
2. Exempt Buildings. Buildings exempt from local building permits or government review pursuant to State of Florida or federal statutes.
E. Terms and Definitions. See Chapter 1, Article II for all applicable terms and definitions which pertain to the regulations and standards contained herein.
F. Conflict. Whenever the regulations and requirements of this Code are at conflict with any other lawfully enacted and adopted rules, regulations, ordinances, or laws, the most restrictive shall apply, unless otherwise stated herein.
G. Relief from Standards. In addition to the regulations of this article, all lands shall be improved in conformance with the minimum standards as set forth in the current Engineering Design Handbook and Construction Standards or latest supplement thereof. Any deviation from the lighting standards contained herein or within the Engineering Design Handbook and Construction Standards requires the approval of a waiver application, which is subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. A request for a waiver shall be reviewed in accordance with Chapter 2, Article III, Section 5.
(Ord. 10-025, passed 12-7-10)