(A) The minimum horizontal illumination under canopies shall not exceed 5.0 foot-candles at grade level, and the average maintained horizontal illumination shall not exceed 15 foot-candles. The ratio of average to minimum illumination shall not exceed 4:1.
(B) Areas used for parking or vehicle storage shall be illuminated in accordance with the requirements for parking lot lighting.
(C) Light fixtures mounted on or under canopy ceilings, in bays, and in loading and unloading spaces shall be full cutoff and fully shielded, unless indirect lighting is be used whereby light is directed upward and then reflected down from the ceiling of the structure. In this case, light fixtures must be shielded so that direct illumination is focused exclusively on the ceiling of the structure.
(D) Lights shall not be mounted on the top or sides of a canopy, and the sides of a canopy shall not be illuminated.
(E) Lighting for drive-through bays must be fully shielded as if located outside.
(Ord. 08-04, passed 7-14-08
; Am. Ord. 14-23, passed 1-26-15)