(A) Method 1: fixture height standards. All outdoor lighting shall be by shielded fixtures. Light fixtures shall be parallel to the final grade and installed so that no direct light will shine beyond the subject property. The height of light poles and fixtures shall be approved through the site plan process.
(1) Fixture height standard lighting plan. The submitted lighting plan shall include the following:
(a) A scale drawing of the site with all outdoor lighting locations shown;
(b) Fixture specifications, including catalog cut sheets or generic standards;
(c) Pole type and height of fixture from base of the pole;
(d) Lamp type and size; and
(e) Fixture mounting and orientation.
(2) Allowable heights. Allowable heights of light fixtures shall be measured from the light emitting surface to the base of the pole location as follows:
(a) Maximum height of 16 feet, within 50 feet of agricultural/residential zoned districts, or public right-of-way;
(b) Maximum height of 20 feet, within 51 feet to 250 feet of agricultural/residential zoned districts, or public right-of-way;
(c) Maximum height of 35 feet, if located a minimum 251 feet from agricultural/residential zoned districts, or public right-of-way;
(d) Maximum fixture height shall not exceed 35 feet; and
(e) Canopy lighting shall be by recessed fixtures with diffusers that do not extend below the canopy surface.
(B) Method 2: photometric standard.
(1) A photometric plan is required to be submitted unless the “fixture height standard” is utilized. If the “photometric standard” is desired to increase pole heights, the applicant shall submit a photometric plan in sufficient detail to evaluate its conformance with the general lighting standards in § 154.098.
(2) The photometric plan shall include the following:
(a) A scale drawing of the site with all outdoor lighting locations shown;
(b) Fixture specifications, including catalog cut sheets or generic standards;
(c) Lamp type and size;
(d) Fixture mounting heights, mounting orientation and tilt angles if applicable;
(e) A representative point-by-point illumination array for the site showing property lines and off-site lighting impacts;
(f) The maximum fixture height shall not exceed 35 feet as measured from the base of the fixture to the base of the pole; and
(g) Canopy lighting shall use recessed fixtures with diffusers that do not extend below the canopy surface.
(Ord. 382, passed 7-8-2021)