This section identifies lighting applications which cause glare, decrease visibility, produce unattractive lighting environments or excessive light trespass or light pollution. These applications are prohibited.
(a) Roof Lights. Luminaires shall not be mounted to the tops of building roofs.
(b) Unshielded Light Sources. This type of lighting is prohibited except as described in Section 1161.05 (d)(1)
(c) Building Illumination. The floodlighting of buildings utilizing luminaires designed, installed and aimed for such purpose is prohibited.
(d) Changing Lights. Lights which flash, move, blink, flicker, vary in intensity or change color are prohibited from being installed on buildings or grounds except as provided in Section 1161.08 (a).
(e) Types of Lamps. Mercury and low pressure sodium (LPS) discharge lamps are prohibited because of their poor color qualities.
(f) Architectural Lighting. Linear lighting such as "rope" light or high-voltage (neon) tubing is prohibited. Facade lighting designed primarily to attract attention or which is used as a means of identification or advertising is prohibited.
(Ord. 2023-6. Passed 6-15-23.)