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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)
A. Any existing luminaire or lighting installation used for outdoor lighting in either residence zoning district or non-residence zoning district that does not presently comply with the requirement of this Chapter 19 shall be considered a nonconforming use. On or before December 31, 2029, all lighting for existing uses shall comply with this Chapter 19.
B. Whenever there is a new use of a property or the use on the property is changed, all outdoor lighting on the property shall be brought into compliance with this Chapter 19 before the new or changed use commences.
C. If any of the following criteria occur for a nonconforming luminaire or light installation existing in either residence zoning district or non-residence zoning district that does not presently comply with the requirement of this Chapter 19, then the luminaire or light installation shall be required to comply with this Chapter 19 or must be removed within a time set by the Village (ninety (90) days minimum):
1. The luminaire is producing glare that is deemed by the Village to create a hazard or nuisance.
2. A luminaire is changed or replaced (excluding routine maintenance or light source replacement of equal lumens output), except if it is part of a parking lot lighting installation that consists of multiple identical luminaires on one pole.
3. The supporting structure for the luminaire is changed or replaced, except if it is a part of a parking lot lighting installation that consists of multiple identical luminaires on one pole.
4. The use of a luminaire or light installation is resumed after a period of abandonment of one hundred and eighty (180) days or more.
5. Site improvements or building additions which result in an increase in parking spaces, gross floor or hardscape area, dwelling units with a single improvement or cumulative improvements equal to or greater than twenty-five percent (25%) of the original infrastructure shall require full compliance with this Chapter 19.
6. If a cumulative total of twenty-five percent (25%) or more of the nonconforming luminaires or their supporting structures are changed, removed, replaced (excluding routine maintenance or light source replacement of equal lumens output), or relocated for any of the following lighting categories:
a. Parking lot lighting.
b. Building-mounted lighting.
c. Landscape lighting.
d. Canopy lighting.
Then full compliance is required within that lighting category and in compliance with this Chapter 19 regarding the whole site. (Ord. 1965-19, 9-23-2019)
A. For development applications within a residence zoning district or non-residence zoning district where outdoor lighting is required or proposed, or for properties subject to Section 9-19-7 of this Chapter 19, photometric plans shall be submitted to the Village for review and approval.
B. During the preliminary approval process, a photometric plan is required, which shall indicate the location of each existing and proposed luminaire, the installed height of said luminaires, and the overall lumens and area of the entire zoning lot. The plan shall also indicate any existing luminaires; specify the location of said luminaires and the installed height of said luminaires. All luminaires shall be noted on a luminaire schedule, which must be submitted as a part of the plan submission. Additionally, manufacturer's cut sheets including the BUG rating must be submitted for each fixture. The plan shall include a calculation of the lumens per square foot or per parking space if less than ten (10) spaces on site.
C. If any revisions occur to the photometric plan or to any luminaires between the preliminary and final development approval process, the village must be notified. A revised photometric plan and manufacturer's cut sheets must also be submitted. Any revisions to any luminaires shall be noted on a luminaire schedule, which must be submitted as a part of the revised plan submission.
D. During the final approval process, a photometric plan which shows all site lighting must be submitted. This includes all exterior building lighting, parking lot lighting and landscape lighting. The plan shall indicate the location of each existing and proposed luminaire, the installed height of said luminaires, and the overall lumens and area of the entire zoning lot. All luminaires shall be noted on a luminaire schedule, which must be submitted as a part of the plan submission. The plan shall also indicate any existing luminaires, specify the location of said luminaires and the installed height of said luminaires. Additionally, manufacturer's cut sheets including the BUG rating must be submitted for each fixture. The plan shall include a calculation of the lumens per square foot or per parking space if less than ten (10) spaces on site.
E. Post-approval alterations to photometric plans or intended substitutions for approved lighting equipment shall be submitted to the Village for review and approval, with all plan submission requirements set forth within this Chapter 19, prior to installation.
F. The Village shall have the right to conduct a post-installation inspection to verify compliance with the requirements of this Chapter 19 and, if appropriate, to require remedial action at the expense of the applicant. (Ord. 1965-19, 9-23-2019)
Requests for variation from the requirements of this Chapter 19 shall be initiated by written application which seeks to vary the provisions of this Chapter 19. The application requesting variation shall be accompanied by a fee equal to the fee charged for a zoning variation (Section 9-6-10) and shall be submitted to the Village Clerk who will forward such application to the Zoning Board of Appeals for processing in accordance with applicable statutes of the State of Illinois and the provisions of this Chapter 19. The application shall indicate the specific provisions of this Chapter 19 which the applicant seeks to vary. A public hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Section 9-16-7, as they pertain to and concern public hearings and variations. All recommendations and findings of the Zoning Board of Appeals on variations arrived at after the hearing shall be accompanied by findings of facts specifying the reason or reasons for recommending the approval or disapproval of the variation, and the decision of the Village Board shall be final and subject to judicial review only in accordance with applicable statutes of the State. (Ord. 1965-19, 9-23-2019)
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