The intent of this Chapter is to regulate, establish and control the amount of artificial light visible to the public.
A. Excessive amounts of manmade light, intruding upon adjacent properties, constitutes light pollution. It is this type of lighting that is aesthetically destructive and tends to destroy the natural rural charm the Village has strived to maintain. As an element in our residential districts, this encroachment is inconsistent with the rural night and diminishes the economic value of the properties which are subjected to light pollution. Our residents purchased property here to enjoy the rural charm of the Village, not be subjected to needless and aesthetically harmful illumination. As part of our Office, Industrial and Community Business Districts, adequate amounts of illumination must be provided in order to promote safety and security. These elements need to provide protection for both personal safekeeping and property preservation, with minimal impact on adjacent residential properties or glare on nearby highways.
B. The purpose of this Chapter is to eliminate or reduce as much light pollution as possible. Controlled forms of illumination systems, which promote safety and are consistent with the planning efforts of the Village, are set forth in this Chapter and are permitted where indicated. (Ord. 96-15, 7-31-1996)