(A) It is unlawful for any person to operate within the city any incandescent or arc-type searchlight, beacon light, or similar lighting device designed to and capable of projecting a beam of light into the sky for a distance in excess of one-half mile unless permission is obtained from the Council.
(B) The provisions of this section shall not apply to emergency searchlights or beacons operated pursuant to public authority.
(Prior Code, § 11-1-14) Penalty, see § 130.99