CHAPTER 19
OUTDOOR LIGHTING
OUTDOOR LIGHTING
SECTION:
9-19-1: Purpose And Applicability
9-19-2: Definitions
9-19-3: General Requirements
9-19-4: Non-residence Zoning District Illumination Standards
9-19-5: Residence Zoning District Illumination Standards
9-19-6: Lighting By Special Permit Only
9-19-7: Existing Lighting And Conformance
9-19-8: Procedural Requirements
9-19-9: Appeals For Variation
9-19-10 Enforcement And Penalties
A. The purpose of this Chapter is to provide regulations for outdoor lighting that will:
1. Permit the use of outdoor lighting that does not exceed the minimum levels specified in IES recommended practices or this Chapter 19 for night-time safety, utility, security, productivity, enjoyment, and commerce.
2. Minimize adverse offsite impacts of lighting such as light trespass, and obtrusive light.
3. Curtail light pollution, reduce skyglow and improve the nighttime environment.
4. Help protect the natural environment from the adverse effects of night lighting.
5. Conserve energy and resources to the greatest extent possible.
B. All zoning lots in all existing zoning districts and in all zoning districts that shall be created after the effective date of this Chapter 19 shall comply with the provisions of this Chapter 19 unless specifically exempted herein.
C. For organization and clarity, references are made within this Chapter 19 to non-residence zoning districts (Section 9-6 - Section 9-9C) and residence zoning districts (Section 9-5). These zoning districts are defined in Section 9-4. (Ord. 1965-19, 9-23-2019)
The following terms shall apply to this chapter as written unless context indicates or requires a different meaning:
ABANDONMENT: | Discontinuance in the usage of a lighting installation, or portion thereof, with no intention to resume the usage of such lighting. A lighting installation or portion thereof that has not been operated for a period of one hundred and eighty (180) days or longer shall be abandoned. |
ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING: | Outdoor lighting directed at buildings, facades, structures, monuments, and other architectural features. |
BACKLIGHT: | For an exterior luminaire, lumens emitted in the quarter sphere below horizontal and in the opposite direction of the intended orientation of the luminaire. For luminaires with symmetric distribution, backlight will be the same as front light. |
BILLBOARD: | A surface whereon advertising matter is set in view conspicuously and which advertising does not apply to premises or any use of premises wherein it is displayed or posted. |
BUG: | A luminaire classification system that classifies backlight (B), up light (U) and glare (G). |
BUILDING LIGHTING: | All luminaires mounted on or used to illuminate the exterior of a building, including any luminaires under the roofline. |
CANOPY: | A roofed structure that is open on at least three sides and typically provides protection from the sun or weather, which is associated with the sale of commercial goods or services. |
CANOPY LIGHTING: | All luminaires mounted to and used to illuminate the area under a canopy. |
CORRELATED COLOR TEMPERATURE: | Specification of the color appearance of the light emitted by a lamp, relating its color to the color of light from a reference source when heated to a temperature, measured in degrees Kelvin (K). |
CURFEW: | A time defined by the authority when outdoor lighting is reduced or extinguished. |
EMERGENCY EGRESS LIGHTING: | A battery-backed lighting device designed to come on automatically when a building experiences a power failure or emergency. |
FULLY SHIELDED: | A light fixture constructed and mounted such that all light emitted by the fixture, either directly from the lamp or indirectly by reflection or refraction from any part of the light fixture, is projected below the horizontal. If the lamp, any reflective surface, or lens cover (clear or prismatic) is visible when viewed from above or directly from the side, from any angle around the fixture, the fixture is not fully shielded. |
GLARE: | A visual disturbance produced by a distinct light source within the visual field that is sufficiently brighter than the level to which the eyes are adapted. |
HARDSCAPE: | Permanent hardscape improvements to the site including parking lots, drives, entrances, curbs, ramps, stairs, steps, medians, walkways and non-vegetated landscaping that is 10 feet or less in width. |
ILLUMINANCE: | The amount of visible light, as measured in lumens, falling onto a unit of surface area, correlating to the perception of brightness by the human eye. |
INSTALLED HEIGHT: | The height above average finished grade of the lowest point on an installed luminaire. |
KELVIN: | A unit increment of temperature and is used as a color temperature scale of a light bulb (symbol "K"). |
LAMP: | The source of light being emitted from a luminaire, such as a bulb. |
LANDSCAPE LIGHTING: | Outdoor lighting directed at trees, shrubs, plants, flower beds, fountains, gardens, and other natural or landscaped features. |
LIGHT: | Electromagnetic radiation within a range of wavelengths enough for visual perception by the normal, unaided human eye. |
LIGHTING INSTALLATION: | An arrangement of one or more luminaires, including any mounting hardware, brackets, and supporting structures. |
LOW VOLTAGE LANDSCAPE LIGHTING: | Landscape lighting powered at less than fifteen (15) volts and limited to luminaires having a rated initial luminaire lumen output of five hundred and twenty-five (525) lumens or less. |
LUMEN: | The unit used to measure the amount of light which is produced by a lamp. |
LUMINAIRE: | An individual lighting assembly, including the lamp and any housings, reflectors, globes, lenses, shields or other components designed to block or distribute light. |
MANUFACTURER'S CUT SHEET: | A description of each luminaire identified in the site plan, including the manufacturer, part number, model number, a photograph or catalog cut, correlated color temperature (CCT), photometric data verifying any compliance requirements specified within this Chapter 19, light output in initial lumens, shielding or glare reduction devices, lamp type, on/off control devices and the location of each luminaire as identified in the site plan. |
MOTION-ACTIVATED SENSOR: | A sensor which causes a luminaire to become illuminated automatically upon the presence of motion or infrared radiation or a combination thereof within its field of view. |
NEON LIGHT: | Brightly colored light generated by using electric current to excite a gas or gas mixture (including neon, argon, helium, or other gases) typically contained in a tube which can be bent into various forms for use as decoration or signs. For the purposes of this Part 20, fluorescent tubes are not considered neon light. |
NONCONFORMING USE: | Any use which was legally established prior to the effective date of this Chapter 19, or subsequent amendment to it, and which would not be permitted to be established as a new use in the zone in which it is located by the regulations of this Chapter 19. |
ORGANIZED SPORTING EVENT: | A prearranged sports or recreational event involving at least one group or team with a published roster and schedule. |
OUTDOOR ATHLETIC FIELD: | An open outdoor field, court, or track or similar facility used for athletic activity or playing sports such as baseball, soccer, football, tennis, skate park, volleyball, and basketball. |
OUTDOOR LIGHTING: | Light generated from an indoor or outdoor source that provides illumination to a surface, building, sign, structure, device, or other outdoor feature which is visible to an observer located outdoors. |
PARKING LOT LIGHTING: | All luminaires used to illuminate the parking lot. |
PHOTOMETRIC PLAN: | An illuminance grid plan for multi-fixture lighting installations that demonstrates compliance with all applicable requirements set forth in this Chapter 19. |
SEARCHLIGHT: | A lighting installation designed to project a high-intensity beam of approximately parallel rays of light that is typically used to sweep the sky for promotional purposes. |
SINGLE-PURPOSE EMERGENCY EGRESS LIGHTING: | A battery-backed lighting device designed to come on automatically when a building experiences a power failure or emergency. A single-purpose fixture can only be used for the sole purpose of emergency egress lighting. It shall not be considered as exempt from the provisions of this Chapter 19 when used as a dual-purpose fixture. |
STREET LIGHTING: | One or more luminaires or light installations designed to illuminate a public roadway or intersection. |
TEMPORARY HOLIDAY DECORATION LIGHTING: | Festoon type lights, limited to small individual bulbs on a string, where the spacing of bulbs is not closer than three inches and where the output per bulb is no greater than fifteen (15) lumens. Lighting installed and operated for periods not to exceed sixty (60) days, completely removed and not operated again for at least thirty (30) days. Temporary lighting may not exceed ninety (90) days annually. |
TEMPORARY LIGHTING: | Lighting installed and operated for periods not to exceed sixty (60) days, completely removed and not operated again for at least thirty (30) days. Temporary lighting may not exceed ninety (90) days annually. |
UPLIGHT: | Lighting applications which direct light above a horizontal plane. |
VARIATION: | A dispensation permitted on individual parcels or property as a method of alleviating unnecessary hardship by allowing a reasonable use of the building, structure or property, which, because of unusual or unique circumstances, is denied by the terms of this Part 20. |
VEHICLE SERVICE STATION (GAS STATION): | Any building or premises used for dispensing or offering for sale automotive fluids or oils, having pumps and underground storage tanks; also, where battery, tire, and other similar services are rendered, but only if rendered wholly within a building. Automobile service stations shall not include the sales or storage (new or used) of automobiles, trailers, or other vehicles. Automobile service stations shall include mini-marts as a special use. |
ZONING LOT: | A parcel of land, composed of one or more recorded lots or a parcel of land described by metes and bounds, that is of sufficient size to meet the minimum district requirements of this Chapter 19 and having frontage on an improved public or private street, and which is designated by its owner or developer as a tract of land to be used, developed, or built upon as a unit, under a single ownership or control. (Ord. 1965-19, 9-23-2019) |
A. All outdoor lighting in conformance with the provisions of this Chapter, applicable Electrical and Energy Codes, and not to exceed the minimum levels specified by IES recommended for night-time safety, utility, security, productivity, enjoyment, and commerce shall be warranted by the Village of Hawthorn Woods upon review and approval.
B. Except as described below, all outdoor lighting installed after the date of effect of this Chapter shall comply with these requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, new lighting, replacement lighting, or any other lighting whether attached to structures, poles, the earth, or any other location, including lighting installed by any third party.
1. Exceptions:
a. Lighting within public right-of-way or easement for the principal purpose of illuminating streets or roads. No exemption shall apply to any lighting within the public right-of-way or easement when the purpose of the luminaire is to illuminate areas outside the public right-of-way or easement, unless regulated by requirements set forth within this Chapter 19.
b. Lighting for public monuments and statuary.
c. Lighting solely for signs (lighting for signs is regulated by Section 9-12).
d. Repairs to existing luminaires not exceeding twenty-five percent (25%) of total installed luminaires.
e. Temporary lighting for theatrical, television, performance areas and construction sites, including portable lighting temporarily used for maintenance or repair that is not deemed by the village to create a nuisance or hazard.
f. Underwater lighting in swimming pools and other water features.
g. Temporary holiday decoration lighting.
h. Emergency response lighting used by police, fire-fighting, emergency management, or medical personnel at their discretion as long as emergency medical services asserts that the emergency continues to exist.
i. Lighting required by village, county, state, or Federal law, including single-purpose emergency egress lighting.
j. Low voltage landscape lighting controlled by an automatic device that is set to turn the lights off at one hour after the site is closed (non-residence zoning district) or ten o’clock (10:00) p.m. (residence zoning district).
k. Decorative yard lighting characterized by a fossil fuel source.
l. Lighting for special events approved by the village upon approval of Chief Operating Officer.
m. Outdoor recreation and/or athletic fields provided the following conditions are met:
(1) Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) lighting guidelines (RP-6) are followed according to the appropriate class of play.
(2) Field lighting is provided exclusively for illumination of the surface of play and viewing stands, and not for any other applications. Off-site impacts of the lighting will be limited to the greatest practical extent possible.
(3) A maximum installed height of fifty (50) feet shall be permitted for light of outdoor recreation and/or athletic fields on public property in all zoning districts.
C. Lighting controls shall be provided that automatically extinguish all outdoor lighting when enough daylight is available using a control device or system such as a photoelectric switch, astronomic time switch or equivalent functions from a programmable lighting controller, building automation system or lighting energy management system, all with battery or similar backup power or device.
1. Exceptions:
a. Lighting under canopies.
b. Lighting for tunnels, parking garages, garage entrances, and similar conditions.
D. Outdoor lighting (including, but not limited to, parking lot, area, architectural lighting, landscape, etc.) on any zoning lot within a non-residence zoning district is permitted to be illuminated between one-half hour before sunset and ten o’clock (10:00) p.m. or one hour after the close of business based on normal hours of operation, whichever is later. Thereafter, for safety purposes, lighting is permissible for all-night lighting at full power if the property owner presents their case to the Village on why the zoning lot can not comply with the curfew requirements set forth within this Chapter 19. During non-permitted outdoor lighting hours, no luminaire shall exceed its light output exhibited during permitted outdoor lighting hours.
1. Exceptions:
a. Street lighting located at traffic safety related intersections or cul-de-sacs are permitted to be illuminated between one-half hour before sunset and one-half hour after sunrise.
(1) Street lighting located elsewhere is not permitted unless determined it is required for safety concerns and upon review and approval of the Village or its designee. If safety conditions warrant as determined by the Chief of Police or his/her designee, lighting is permissible for all-night lighting only at those designated areas. Street lighting is permissible at a total light output not greater than thirty percent (30%) of the total light output between ten o’clock (10:00) p.m. and one-half hour before sunrise.
(2) Street lighting elsewhere in the Village is to only be illuminated one-half hour before sunset and ten o’clock (10:00) p.m. and one-half hour before sunrise and one-half hour after sunrise.
b. Apart from landscape lighting, lighting for residential properties including multiple residential properties not having common areas.
c. When the outdoor lighting consists of only one luminaire.
d. Lighting for steps, walkways and building entrances required by Code.
e. Lighting levels must be maintained if ordered by the village.
f. Motion activated lighting.
g. Businesses that are open for twenty-four (24) hours.
h. Lighting governed by a special use permit in which times of operation are specifically identified.
i. Outdoor recreation and/or athletic fields
(1) Outdoor lighting of the outdoor athletic field of an organized event on public property that is in progress at the close of permitted outdoor lighting hours shall be allowed to remain illuminated until thirty (30) minutes after the conclusion of the event but no later than ten o’clock (10:00) p.m. Thereafter, for an additional thirty (30) minutes, lighting is permissible at a total light output not greater than thirty percent (30%) of the total light output from all outdoor lighting of a recreation and/or athletic field for additional tasks other than active play (e.g. field maintenance). No outdoor lighting of the outdoor athletic field for any sport or recreational purpose shall be initiated after ten o’clock (10:00) p.m.
(2) Lighting controls shall be provided to prevent outdoor lighting of a recreation and/or athletic field to accidentally remain on overnight using a control device or system such as an astronomic time switch or equivalent function from a programmable lighting controller, building automation system or lighting energy management system, all with battery or similar backup power or device.
E. Any luminaire's light source which is used for outdoor lighting within a non-residence zoning district or residence zoning district shall have a correlated color temperature (CCT) not to exceed three thousand degrees kelvin (3,000°K).
F. Any luminaire with a light output exceeding one thousand (1,000) initial luminaire lumens which is used for outdoor lighting within a non-residence zoning district or residence zoning district shall have necessary shielding and/or beam-angle control and/or shall be installed in the proper orientation to achieve fully shielded performance with respect to a horizontal plane. Any luminaire less than one thousand (1,000) initial luminaire lumens do not require shielding.
1. If a motion-activated sensor that illuminates the luminaire for no more than five (5) minutes upon activation is used, however, said luminaire shall have a light output of up to two thousand (2,000) initial luminaire lumens.
G. Any luminaire which is used for uplighting within a non-residence zoning district or residence zoning district shall have necessary beam-angle control and/or shall be aimed substantially confine the directed light to the object intending to be illuminated. Uplighting shall only be permitted for landscape lighting, architectural lighting, flag lighting, and lighting of ground-mounted signs (Section 9-12). Uplighting shall meet the following requirements:
Uplighting Application | Maximum Inclination | Maximum Light Output (Lumens) |
Landscape Lighting | 60° | 1,000 (up to 45°) 800 (up to 60°) |
Architectural Lighting | 45° | 1,000 |
Flag Lighting | 60° | 1,000 (up to 45°) 800 (up to 60°) |
H. Except for street lighting, light emitted from outdoor lighting within a non-residence zoning district or residence zoning district shall be mitigated onto adjacent properties via maximum allowable backlight, up light and glare (BUG) ratings defined on a manufacturer's cut sheet:
1. A luminaire may be used if it is rated equivalent or lower in number for all ratings B, U, G.
a. Allowed backlight (B) rating:
(1) For property lines that abut public walkways, bikeways, plazas, and parking lots, the property line may be 5 feet beyond the actual property line for purpose of determining compliance. For property lines that abut public roadways and public transit corridors, the property line may be the centerline of the public roadway or public transit corridor for the purpose of determining compliance.
(2) A luminaire located no greater than two mounting heights from the property line shall not exceed a backlight (B) rating of B4.
(3) A luminaire less than two mounting heights but greater than one mounting height from the property line and oriented so that the backlight portion of the light output is perpendicular to the property line of concern shall not exceed a backlight (B) rating of B3.
(4) A luminaire less than one mounting heights but greater than ½ mounting height from the property line and oriented so that the backlight portion of the light output is perpendicular to the property line of concern shall not exceed a backlight (B) rating of B2.
(5) A luminaire less than ½ a mounting height from the property line and oriented so that the backlight portion of the light output is perpendicular to the property line of concern shall not exceed a backlight (B) rating of B0.
b. Allowed up light (U) rating:
(1) Any luminaire within a non-residence zoning district or residence zoning district shall not exceed an uplight (U) rating of U0 or emit no light above the horizontal plane (90º) unless otherwise stated herein.
c. Allowed glare (G) rating:
(1) A luminaire less than two mounting heights but greater than one mounting height from the property line and oriented so that the backlight portion of the light output is perpendicular to the property line of concern shall not exceed a glare (G) rating of G1.
(2) A luminaire less than one mounting heights but greater than ½ mounting height from the property line and oriented so that the backlight portion of the light output is perpendicular to the property line of concern shall not exceed a glare (B) rating of G0.
(3) A luminaire less than ½ a mounting height from the property line and oriented so that the backlight portion of the light output is perpendicular to the property line of concern shall not exceed a glare (G) rating of G0.
2. Luminaires equipped with adjustable mounting devices permitting alteration of luminaire aiming shall not be permitted.
I. For the purpose of this Chapter 19, the initial luminaire lumens (absolute photometry) of a solid-state luminaire, such as an LED is defined on a manufacturer's cut sheet. Other luminaires tested with relative photometry will have initial luminaire lumens which can be calculated by multiplying initial lamp lumens by the luminaire efficiency.
J. Any luminaire used for street lighting shall be a fully shielded LED light source in correlated color temperature (CCT) not to exceed three thousand degrees kelvin (3,000°K) as measured in degrees Kelvin and shall be installed in the proper orientation to achieve fully shielded performance with respect to a horizontal plane at all public and private streets. Said luminaire, as well as any poles, brackets, supports, and mounting hardware, shall be reviewed by the village.
1. The design for a street lighting system shall be in accordance with the Illuminating Engineering Society's (IES) Lighting Handbook, latest edition, and their publication of recommended practice for street lighting, ANSI/IES RP-8-14 Roadway Lighting, latest edition.
a. Recommended Illuminance Values for Street Lighting:
Street | Pedestrian Conflict Area | Illuminance (fc) | Uniformity Ratio | Veiling Luminance Ratio |
Street | Pedestrian Conflict Area | Illuminance (fc) | Uniformity Ratio | Veiling Luminance Ratio |
Major | High | 1.7 | 3.0 | 0.3 |
Medium | 1.3 | |||
Low | 0.9 | |||
Collector | High | 1.2 | 4.0 | 0.4 |
Medium | 0.9 | |||
Low | 0.6 | |||
Local | High | 0.9 | 6.0 | 0.4 |
Medium | 0.7 | |||
Low | 0.4 | |||
Major/Major Intersection | High | 3.4 | 3.0 | - |
Medium | 2.6 | |||
Low | 1.8 | |||
Major/Collector Intersection | High | 2.9 | 3.0 | - |
Medium | 2.2 | |||
Low | 1.5 | |||
Major/Local Intersection | High | 2.6 | 3.0 | - |
Medium | 2.0 | |||
Low | 1.3 | |||
Collector/Collecto r Intersection | High | 2.4 | 4.0 | - |
Medium | 1.8 | |||
Low | 1.2 | |||
Collector/Local Intersection | High | 2.1 | 4.0 | - |
Medium | 1.6 | |||
Low | 1.0 | |||
Local/Local Intersection | High | 1.8 | 6.0 | - |
Medium | 1.4 | |||
Low | 0.8 | |||
Sidewalks | - | 0.2-0.5 | 4.0 | - |
Pedestrian Walkways or Bikeways | - | 0.5 | 4.0 | - |
(Ord. 1965-19, 9-23-2019)
A. The total light output from all luminaires (shielded and unshielded) used for outdoor lighting in a non-residence zoning district where a property has no more than ten (10) parking spaces (including handicapped accessible spaces) shall not exceed six hundred and thirty (630) lumens per parking space. Lighting installations located under canopies shall only contribute to fifty percent (50%) toward this limit. Any luminaire with a light output exceeding one thousand (1,000) initial luminaire lumens shall have necessary shielding and/or beam-angle control and/or shall be installed in the proper orientation to achieve fully shielded performance with respect to a horizontal plane. All unshielded luminaires shall only contribute ten percent (10%) toward this limit.
B. The total light output from all luminaires (shielded and unshielded) used for outdoor lighting in a non-residence zoning district where a property has more than ten (10) parking spaces (including handicapped accessible spaces) shall not exceed two and a half (2½) lumens per square foot of hardscape. Lighting installations located under canopies shall only contribute to fifty percent (50%) toward this limit. Any luminaire with a light output exceeding one thousand (1,000) initial luminaire lumens shall have necessary shielding and/or beam-angle control and/or shall be installed in the proper orientation to achieve fully shielded performance with respect to a horizontal plane. All unshielded luminaires shall only contribute ten percent (10%) toward this limit.
1. When lighting intersections of site drives and public streets or roadways, a total of six hundred (600) square feet for each intersection may be added to the actual site hardscape area to provide for intersection lighting.
2. Additional allowances for sales and service facilities:
a. Outdoor Sales Lot - eight (8) lumens per square foot.
(1) This allowance is lumens per square foot of uncovered sales lots used exclusively for the display of vehicles or other merchandise for sale, and may not include driveways, parking or other non-sales areas. To use this allowance, luminaires must be within two (2) mounting heights of sales lot area.
b. Outdoor Sales Frontage - one thousand (1,000) lumens per linear foot.
(1) This allowance is for lineal feet of sales frontage immediately adjacent to the principal viewing location(s) and unobstructed for its viewing length. A corner sales lot may include two adjacent sides provided that a different principal viewing location exists for each side. In order to use this allowance, luminaires must be located between the principal viewing location and the frontage outdoor sales area.
c. Drive-Up Windows - four thousand (4,000) lumens per drive-up window.
(1) Luminaires must be within twenty (20) feet horizontal distance of the center of the window in order to use this allowance.
d. Vehicle service station - eight thousand (8,000) lumens per fuel pump
(1) This allowance is lumens per installed fuel pump.
e. No more than two allowances may be used per site.
C. The installed height of any luminaire used for outdoor lighting in a non-residence zoning district, except for street lighting, shall not exceed twenty-five (25) feet above average finished grade to the lowest point on the installed luminaire.
D. Except as otherwise stated herein, any luminaire used for outdoor lighting in a non-residence zoning district which emits light directed at a building or other outdoor feature shall be located at or above the top of said object and be aimed and controlled so that the direction of all emitted light is at or below horizontal and the directed light is substantially confined to the object intended to be illuminated. (Ord. 1965-19, 9-23-2019)
A. The total light output from all luminaires (shielded and unshielded) used for outdoor lighting in a residence zoning district shall not exceed ten thousand (10,000) lumens per net acre. All unshielded luminaires shall only contribute ten percent (10%) toward this limit.
1. Additional restrictions for residence zoning district illumination:
a. Any shielded luminaire may not exceed one thousand two hundred and sixty (1,260) lumens.
b. One unshielded luminaire at the main entry may not exceed six hundred and thirty (630) lumens.
c. Any other unshielded luminaire, excluding main entry, may not exceed three hundred and fifteen (315) lumens.
d. Low voltage landscape lighting aimed away from adjacent properties may not exceed five hundred and twenty-five (525) lumens per luminaire.
e. Landscape lighting aimed away from adjacent properties may not exceed one thousand (1,000) lumens per luminaire subject to Section 9-19-3 of this Chapter 19.
f. Fully shielded directional flood lighting aimed so that direct glare is not visible from adjacent properties may not exceed one thousand two hundred and sixty (1,260) lumens per luminaire
g. Lighting installed with a vacancy sensor may have a light output of up to two thousand (2,000) initial luminaire lumens where the sensor extinguishes the lights no more than five (5) minutes after the area is vacated.
B. The installed height of any luminaire used for outdoor lighting in a residence zoning district shall not exceed twenty (20) feet above average finished grade to the lowest point on the installed luminaire. (Ord. 1965-19, 9-23-2019)
A. The following high intensity and special purpose lighting are prohibited from being installed or used except by special use permit granted by Chief Operating Officer for temporary use:
1. Temporary lighting in which any single luminaire exceeds twenty thousand (20,000) initial luminaire lumens or the total lighting load exceeds one hundred and sixty thousand (160,000) lumens.
2. The use of a laser light source.
3. The use of searchlights.
4. The use of flickering, flashing, blinking, scrolling or rotating lights and any illumination that changes intensity.
5. The use of neon light to accent buildings, architectural features, polished or glass exterior surfaces or to attract attention.
6. Architectural lighting of any portion of a building or structure with a polished or glass exterior surface that uses uplighting.
7. The use of upward-directed lighting, except as otherwise permitted herein.
B. To obtain such a permit, applicants shall demonstrate:
1. The proposed lighting installation has sustained every reasonable effort to mitigate the effects of light on the environment and surrounding properties, supported by a signed statement describing the mitigation measures.
2. Employs lighting controls to reduce or extinguish lighting at a project specific curfew time to be established in the permit.
C. The Village shall review each such application. A permit may be granted if, upon review, the village believes that the proposed lighting will not create unwarranted glare, sky glow, or light trespass and meets curfew requirements set forth within this Chapter 19. (Ord. 1965-19, 9-23-2019)
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