(a) This chapter is intended to preserve and protect the nighttime lighting environment for residents and to maintain the established rural Village atmosphere of the community by regulating the installation and use of all exterior illumination to prevent glare from bright light sources, light trespass (unwanted light or glare on neighboring properties) and light pollution (wasted light directed into the sky which results in sky glow and the loss of the natural beauty and visibility of the sky and stars).
(b) This chapter is intended to regulate exterior illumination to ensure it is functional, glare-free, energy efficient and safe. Property owners and designers of exterior lighting on properties in the Village are to consider the impacts of their proposed exterior lighting on the purposes of this chapter set forth in subpart (a) above and to minimize the impacts in the design phase.
(c) The specific goals are to:
(1) Preserve the nighttime rural village atmosphere of the community;
(2) Prevent glaring and offensive lighting;
(3) Conserve energy and encourage the use of efficient lighting technology;
(4) Promote safety;
(5) Prevent light pollution;
(6) Provide clear guidance to builders, designers, and residents; and
(7) Minimize environmental impacts on light sensitive flora and fauna.
(Ord. 2016-23. Passed 10-10-16.)