This section identifies lighting applications which cause glare, decrease visibility, produce unattractive lighting environments or excessive light trespass or light pollution. These applications are prohibited:
(a) Roof Lights. Luminaires shall not be mounted to the tops of any building roofs;
(b) Unshielded Light Sources. This type of lighting is prohibited except as described in Section 1165.05(d)(1);
(c) Building Illumination. The floodlighting of buildings utilizing luminaires designed, installed and aimed for such purpose is prohibited;
(d) Changing Lights. Lights which flash, move, blink, flicker, vary in intensity or change color are prohibited from being installed on buildings or grounds except as provided in Section 1165.08(a);
(e) Types of Lamps. Mercury and low pressure sodium (LPS) discharge lamps are prohibited because of their poor color qualities; and
(f) Architectural Lighting. Linear lighting such as “rope” lighting or high-voltage (neon) tubing is prohibited. Facade lighting designed primarily to attract attention or which is used as a means of identification or advertising is prohibited.
(Ord. 2016-23. Passed 10-10-16.)