(a) This chapter is intended to preserve and protect the nighttime lighting environment for residents and to maintain the established rural village atmosphere of the community by controlling the installation and use of exterior illumination to prevent glare from bright light sources, light trespass and light pollution.
(b) This chapter is intended to regulate exterior illumination to ensure it is functional, glare-free, energy efficient and safe. Owners and designers are to consider the impact of their lighting on their neighbors' properties and to minimize that impact in the design phase.
(c) The specific goals are to:
(1) Preserve the nighttime rural-village atmosphere of the community;
(2) Prevent glaring and offensive lighting;
(3) Conserve energy and encourage the use of efficient lighting technology;
(4) Promote safety;
(5) Prevent light pollution;
(6) Provide clear guidance to builders, contractors and residents;
(7) Minimize environmental impacts on light sensitive flora and fauna.
(Ord. 2023-6. Passed 6-15-23.)