The provisions stated elsewhere in this chapter shall not apply to properties devoted entirely to Residential use, as defined within this chapter. This chapter is not intended to regulate the installation or design of residential lighting fixtures or equipment, nor shall this chapter be interpreted to specifically regulate the type, quantity, design, and function of any light, fixture, or luminaire installed on residential property. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the following provisions shall apply to properties devoted entirely to residential use within the City of Loveland, Ohio.
(a) Residential Street Lighting. Residential Street Lighting provided as part of an established or newly created municipal lighting district, or as part of a privately maintained streetlight system that is installed or replaced after the effective date of this ordinance shall be designed in full compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
(b) Replacement of Existing Fixtures. Whenever any pole, fixture, luminaire, or any other component of any lawfully installed Residential Street Lighting system is repaired or replaced within any lawfully established municipal lighting district, the replacement pole, fixture, luminaire, or any other replacement component shall comply with the provisions of this chapter.
(c) Objectionable or Dangerous Uses, Practices, or Conditions. No person shall install, place, maintain, direct, operate, or otherwise cause the installation, direction, or operation of any fixture, light, or luminaire on Residential property, as to result in the creation of a nuisance condition that would be otherwise injurious to an adjoining Residential property. The following shall constitute a violation of this Section:
(1) No person shall knowingly direct any light or beacon in such a manner as to shine directly upon or into any window, door, opening, yard, or other horizontal or vertical surface of any adjoining Residential property.
(2) No Person shall knowingly direct any light or beacon in such a manner as to shine directly into or upon any public street or right-of-way as to create a condition where glare is manifested and observed by the motoring public.
(3) No person shall knowingly install lighting of such an intensity and brightness as to result in the proliferation of noxious, injurious, or otherwise dangerous conditions as a result of the light installation.
(Ord. 2023-60. Passed 5-23-23.)