(A) Intent. The provisions set forth in this section are intended to qualify and supplement the zoning district regulations. In order to provide for the community’s health, safety and welfare, regulations for the placement, type and intensity of lighting for multi-family residential, commercial and manufacturing properties are set forth.
(B) Exterior lighting standards.
(1) All exterior lighting shall be designed in a consistent and coordinated manner for the entire site.
(2) All exterior lighting shall be shielded to avoid casting light above 3/10 foot candles or glare upon any property located in a residentially zoned district or used for residential purposes.
(3) All exterior lighting shall be shielded to avoid casting light above 5/10 foot candles or glare upon any non-residential adjacent property.
(4) Flood or area site lighting of high intensity whose light source is visible form off-site shall be prohibited. Specialized or decorative parking, site and pedestrian lighting with a visible light source is permitted with the approval of the Planning and Zoning Office.
(5) All lighting structures within a property or planned development shall be of uniform design and materials. Parking lot and street lights shall also be of uniform height.
(6) Lighting poles and structures shall be located within landscaped areas where possible.
(7) All exterior lighting shall be shielded so as not to cast direct light on street right-of-ways or adjacent properties.
(8) Ceiling lights in gas pump island canopies shall be recessed.
(1979 Code, § 151.190) (Ord. 4370, passed 7-20-1998)