To ensure the security of property and the safety of persons using any parking area, the following minimum lighting standards shall apply.
(A) For residential uses, lights shall be installed in all parking areas containing five or more parking spaces and shall be illuminated between dusk and dawn. For nonresidential uses, lights shall be installed in all parking areas containing five or more parking spaces and shall be illuminated between dusk and dawn whenever the premises are open for operation. OPEN FOR OPERATION shall be any time that a retail business is open for the sale of goods or services or a retail, office or industrial facility actually has employees working within or upon the premises, other than guards or watchpersons. Lights shall be not more than 15 feet in height in residential zoning districts, and not more than 30 feet in height in other zoning districts.
(B) Where lighted areas are required, lighting shall be provided as follows.
Minimum* | Maximum* | |
Residential zoning districts | 1.5 | 2.0 |
Commercial zoning districts | 2.0 | 5.0 |
Industrial zoning districts | 2.5 | 5.0 |
*Average-ground level foot-candles | ||
(Ord. 656, passed 7-2-2001)