(A) Lighting of off-street areas.
(1) Purpose: The purpose of the outdoor lighting standards is:
(a) To provide for and control lighting in outdoor public places where public health, safety and welfare are potential concerns.
(b) To protect pedestrians, cyclists and motorists from the excessive illumination of non- vehicular light sources.
(c) To reduce the distribution of stray light upon neighboring properties and protect neighbors, the environment and the night sky from nuisance illumination and light trespass from improperly selected or poorly placed, aimed, applied, maintained or shielded light sources.
(d) To promote conservation of energy through energy-efficient lighting design and operation.
(e) To protect and retain the intended visual character of the various venues of the village and to maintain and improve nighttime aesthetics, including preservation of the night sky.
(2) Applicability: All properties shall comply with the provisions of this section; however, the requirement to install lighting for parking lots serving the public at educational and religious institutions or public agencies may be waived by the Engineering Services Director, upon receipt of a written request demonstrating justifiable cause.
(3) Conformance: Any existing luminaire or lighting installation used for outdoor lighting in any zoning district on the effective date of this chapter that does not comply with the requirements of this section shall be considered a nonconforming use. Existing nonconforming luminaires or light installations legally installed and operative before the effective date of this chapter are exempt from compliance with the requirements of this section, unless such fixtures are deemed a safety hazard by the Community Development Director or his/her designee.
(4) Illumination standards:
(a) Light intensity and uniformity. Outdoor lighting on any pavement shall meet the requirements of Table 16-5-3(A)(4)(a) for light level as measured in the plane of the illuminated surface. Maximum to minimum light levels shall not exceed 1:15.
(b) Light spillage. Except for street lighting, light emitted from outdoor lighting on any zoning lot shall not cause the light level along any property line, as measured at the height of five feet above grade in a plane at any angle of inclination to exceed the following limits:
(c) Installation height.
(d) Prohibited lighting. The following outdoor lighting applications are prohibited in all districts:
I. Lighting that could be confused for a traffic control device.
II. Laser source lights or any similar high-intensity light except for those used in emergencies by police or fire personnel.
III. Blinking, flashing, moving, scintillating, flickering, changing intensity and changing colors light fixtures not otherwise permitted by this UDO.
IV. Any lighting fixture or device that is operated in such a manner as to constitute a hazard, nuisance or danger to persons or to safe vehicular operation, as determined by the Director of Community Development or his/her assigned designee.
(e) Exempt outdoor lighting.
I. All lighting required by federal, state, county or municipal agencies.
II. Temporary seasonal displays, using multiple low wattage bulbs (approximately 15 lumens or less), provided they do not constitute a fire hazard, create a nuisance, and are maintained in a safe condition.
III. Portable lighting temporarily used for maintenance or repair that is not deemed by the village to create a hazard or nuisance.
IV. Lighting approved by the village for temporary events such as carnivals, gala, picnics, fairs, etc. or through temporary use permits.
V. Emergency lighting used by police, fire-fighting, emergency management or medical personnel at their discretion as long as the emergency exists.
VI. Temporary lighting required for road construction or other public improvements.
VII. Lighting for schools, parks and playing fields.
(f) Lighting system design. Energy-efficient lighting and operation shall be considered in the design of a lighting system. The preferred lighting source is light emitting diodes (LED). It is encouraged that lighting fixtures are chosen and installed in a manner in which they minimize light pollution and glare to keep the nighttime skies dark.
(5) Procedures.
(a) Plan submission. For subdivision and land-improvement permit applications where outdoor lighting is required or proposed, all lighting plans, lighting installations or other requests for approval of lighting fixtures pursuant to this section shall be submitted in duplicate, in writing to, and a permit shall be obtained from, the Director of Engineering Services or his/her designative representative prior to installation. Plans or written requests shall include but not be limited to:
I. A site plan complete with all structures, parking spaces, building entrances, traffic areas (both vehicular and pedestrian), vegetation that might interfere with lighting, and all adjacent uses. The site plan shall show, by location, and identify each existing and proposed luminaire and shall specify its installed height, pole foundation details, and mounting methods.
II. Iso-footcandle plots for individual lighting installations, or ten feet by ten feet illuminance grid plots for multi-fixture lighting installations, which demonstrate compliance with all applicable requirements, set forth within this chapter. The plots shall indicate the location of each existing and proposed luminaire, the installed height of said luminaires, and the overall light levels in footcandles on the entire paved surface and at the property lines.
III. A summary table identifying the average, maximum and minimum light levels for all paved areas. The table shall also include the maximum lighting level at the property line.
IV. A description of each luminaire identified in the site plan, including the manufacturer, model number, a photograph or catalog cut, photometric data verifying any compliance requirements specified within this chapter, light output in initial lumens, shielding or illumination reduction devices, lamp type, and on/off control devices.
(B) Street lighting.
(1) Street lighting required. Street lighting shall be installed by the developer of all developments, regardless of size, within the corporate limits or planning jurisdiction of the village for the illumination of all roadways within dedicated rights-of-way or along private roadways required to serve the development. The street light system consists of the poles, mast arms, luminaires, wires and all other materials and work necessary to complete the street lighting installation.
(2) Design standards and specifications. All required street lighting and appurtenances shall be designed, installed and located in accordance with the Manual of Design Standards and Construction Specifications of the Engineering Services Department.
(C) Lighting for residential uses.
(1) Luminaire location. All privately owned luminaires must be erected only on the private property intended to be illuminated.
(2) Light direction. Light from luminaires on residential property shall be directed in such a manner as to limit light spillage off of the lot upon which they are installed so as to reduce the impact on neighboring properties.
(3) Maximum light intensity. All luminaires shall not emit light resulting in greater than 0.1 foot candles measured at the property line at a height of five feet above grade in a plane at any angle of inclination.
(4) Light color temperature. All luminaires shall be under 4,000 Kelvin.
(5) Shut-off controls. Automatic shut-off controls are encouraged to conserve energy and minimize non-essential light.
(6) Maximum building luminaire height. A luminaire attached to the house may not be installed higher than the roof line.
(7) Maximum yard light pole height. A luminaire may not be installed on a pole which is higher than eight feet from the established grade.
(8) Maximum recreational light pole height. A luminaire installed on a pole may be erected up to 18 feet from the established grade, but not higher than the building height of the residential dwelling, provided it is installed in conjunction with an outdoor recreational amenity requiring illumination, including, but not limited to, tennis courts and basketball courts. Recreational light pole luminaires must be designed to shield and direct all light onto the recreational amenity. Any luminaire used to illuminate a recreational amenity may only be used during active use of the recreational amenity.
(9) Recreational light pole illumination hours. Recreational light poles shall not be lit between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
(10) Right-of-way illumination. To promote safety in the ordinary and intended use of rights-of-way these regulations shall not apply to any luminaires owned and operated by a state or local highway authority for the purpose of illuminating the right-of-way.
(Ord. 2021-05-15, passed 5-3-2021)