(A) General. On site lighting shall be provided where hazards exist which can be minimized by lighting or where the use extends into hours of darkness. The lighting of parking areas, drives and walks shall be required in such a manner as is described in this section in the interest of public safety and security. Light fixtures shall operate from dusk until dawn or until the business closes for the night. The owner shall maintain all lights and lights shall be kept in working order.
(B) Parking lot lighting. All parking lots containing more than 10 spaces but less than 50 spaces shall provide at least one freestanding lighting fixture for every 10 parking spaces. All parking lots containing 50 or more spaces shall submit a lighting plan to the Zoning Administrator which demonstrates that adequate illumination will be provided to meet I.E.S. illuminance level guidelines.
(C) Lighting standards. The maximum height for lighting fixtures shall be as follows:
(1) A light fixture with no cutoff or total cutoff of light at an angle greater than 90 degrees: 10 feet in residential zoning districts, 15 feet in B-1, B-4, and P-1 zoning districts, and 20 feet in the B-2, B-3, I-1 and I-2 zoning districts.
(2) A light source with total cutoff of light at an angle less than or equal to 90 degrees: 15 feet in residential zoning districts, 20 feet in B-1, B-4 and P-1 zoning districts, and 30 feet in the B-2, B-3, I-1 and I-2 zoning districts.
(3) Lighting fixtures within 50 feet: of a property in a residential zoning district shall have a total cutoff of light at an angle of less than 90 degrees and be located so that the bare light bulb or lamp is completely shielded from the direct view of an observer five feet above the ground at the point at which the cutoff angle intersects the ground. Such light shall face away from any property in a residential zoning district.
(D) Intensity of lighting. Any light fixtures used for the illumination of parking areas, swimming pools, or for any other purpose shall be arranged in such a manner as to direct the light away from adjoining properties and away from the vision of passing motorists.
(E) Exempt lighting. The following uses shall be exempt from the lighting standards in this section:
(1) Ball diamonds, tennis courts and other recreational playing fields.
(2) Street lights and traffic control fixtures on utility poles.
(F) Prohibited lighting. The following lighting is prohibited for all uses in all zoning districts:
(1) Flickering or flashing lights.
(2) Laser lights or holograms.
(Ord. 8612, passed 12-2-08)