A. General Standards:
1. The light from any luminaire (the light source and its enclosure, including any reflectors or other devices for the control of light, but excluding bracket arms or posts for support or mounting) shall be shaded, shielded or directed to prevent direct light from being cast upon any adjacent property and to prevent glare or other objectionable problems to surrounding areas.
2. In residential districts (districts beginning with the letter "R"), lighting fixtures, except traffic signals and lighting for major outdoor recreation facilities, shall not exceed sixteen feet (16') in height, unless specifically permitted by site plan approval by the planning and zoning commission or permitted by special use permit issued by the village board of trustees.
3. In nonresidential districts (any district not beginning with the letter "R"), lighting fixtures, except for traffic signals and lighting for major outdoor recreation facilities, shall not exceed twenty four feet (24') in height unless specifically permitted by site plan approval by the planning and zoning commission or permitted by special use permit issued by the village board of trustees. The twenty four foot (24') height limitation shall be reduced to sixteen feet (16') for any lighting fixture within fifty feet (50') of residentially zoned property unless specifically permitted by site plan approval.
4. No luminaire shall have any blinking, flashing or fluttering lights or other illuminating device which has a changing light intensity, brightness or color, nor shall any beacon lights be permitted.
5. Neither the direct nor reflected light from any luminaire shall create a disabling glare causing traffic hazards to motor vehicle operators on public thoroughfares.
B. Major Outdoor Recreation Facilities: Lighting systems and standards for major outdoor recreation facilities as determined by the planning and zoning commission, such as athletic fields or stadiums, shall require approval of a special use permit in accordance with section 10-16-4 of this title. (Ord. 96-21, 9-10-1996)