(A) All outdoor lighting in all use districts used to light the general area of a specific site shall be shielded to reduce glare and shall be so arranged as to reflect lights away from all adjacent residential districts or adjacent residences.
(B) All outdoor lighting in all use districts shall be directed toward and confined to the ground areas of lawns or parking lots, except as noted in division (C) below.
(C) All lighting in nonresidential districts used for the external illumination of buildings, so as to feature the building, shall be placed and shielded so as not to interfere with the vision of persons on adjacent highways or adjacent property.
(D) Illumination of signs shall be directed or shaded downward so as not to interfere with the vision of persons on the adjacent highways or adjacent property.
(E) Artificial light shall be maintained stationary and constant in intensity and color at all times when in use.
(1) There shall be no flashing, oscillating, moving or intermittent type of lighting or illumination.
(2) In addition, there shall be no bare bulb illumination of any kind exposed to public view, except for one-family residences, seasonally appropriate and except neon light bulbs or tubing as may be approved as a sign feature.
(F) The intensity of lighting in all use districts shall be limited to the following maximum amounts:
Schedule of Maximum Illumination
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(In foot-candles measured at the surface of the object) | ||||
Illumination | Residential | Office and Public Buildings | Commercial | Industrial |
Schedule of Maximum Illumination
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(In foot-candles measured at the surface of the object) | ||||
Illumination | Residential | Office and Public Buildings | Commercial | Industrial |
General | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Driveway | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
Parking | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
Walks | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
Protective | 0.5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
Building | 0.5 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
Loading areas | N/A | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
(G) No light measured (at five feet above the ground) at the property line between nonresidential and any residential district or use shall be greater than one-quarter foot-candle at the side and rear property line, nor greater than one-half foot-candle or the intensity of the available street lighting at the front property line, whichever is greater.
(H) Maximum permitted height: within all developments, the height of light standards shall not exceed 20 feet for parking lots and private roadways, or 15 feet for pedestrian ways. These restrictions shall not apply in the industrial district where, except as otherwise permitted, the height of light standards shall be limited to the height limit for structures in the district.
(Ord. passed 6-28-2006)