(A) Light trespass and distraction.
(1) No exterior lighting shall glare into, or upon, the surrounding area or any residential premises. In addition, no exterior lighting may be used in any manner that could interfere with the safe movement of motor vehicles on public streets. The light level shall be no greater than one-half footcandle at a residential property line and one footcandle at any non-residential property line or public right-of-way line.
(2) Specifically, the following types of light trespass are prohibited:
(a) Any light not designed for roadway illumination that produces direct or reflected glare that could disturb the operator of a motor vehicle.
(b) Any light that may be confused with, or construed as, a traffic control device, except as authorized by state, federal or local government.
(B) Unshielded lighting. The use of unshielded lighting, including incandescent light bulbs hung or strung on poles, wires, or any other type of support, are prohibited, except on a temporary basis in areas where approved carnivals, fairs or other similar activities are held and only when such activities are taking place.
(C) Light pole and building-mounted lighting heights. The maximum height of light poles on private property, as measured from grade at the base to the bottom of the luminaire, shall be as specified below, unless otherwise required by the Building Code. These standards do not apply to public right-of-way lighting. Permitted light pole heights shall be as follows:
(1) Non-residential districts.
(a) Lights poles and building-mounted fixtures shall be designed with fully shielded luminaires. Such poles or mounts shall not exceed 16 feet in height.
(b) Light poles for educational facilities or that light public outdoor recreational facilities shall not exceed 60 feet in height. Exterior lighting for all outdoor recreation areas is subject to site plan review.
(2) Residential districts. Light poles for single- and two-family dwellings shall not exceed eight feet in height. Light poles for non-residential uses, multi-family and townhouse uses shall not exceed 12 feet in height. Lighting, including under-soffit lighting mounted upon a single-family, two-family or townhouse residential dwelling shall not be mounted higher than 15 feet above grade.
(D) Automatic teller machine lighting. All exterior lighting for automatic teller machines (ATMs) shall comply with the Automated Teller Machine Security Act (ILCS Ch. 205, Act 695 §§ 1 et seq.). All exterior lighting for ATMs in drive-through facilities shall be designed with luminaires recessed under the canopy to minimize light pollution.
(Ord. 929, passed 1-25-11; Ord. 1076, passed 1-23-18) Penalty, see § 153.999