(A) Light and glare from indirect sources.
(1) Glare from any process (such as or similar to arc welding or acetylene torch cutting) which emits harmful ultraviolet rays shall be performed in such a manner as not to be seen from any point beyond the property line, and as not to create a public nuisance or hazard along lot lines.
(2) The design and/or screening of the development shall ensure that glare from automobile and commercial or industrial vehicle headlights shall not be directed into any adjacent property, particularly residential property.
(3) Exterior doors shall be located, operated, and maintained so as to prevent any glare and light from creating a nuisance or safety hazard to operators of motor vehicles, pedestrians, and neighboring land uses.
(B) Exterior lighting from direct sources.
(1) Subject to the provisions set forth herein, all parking areas, walkways, driveways, building entryways, off-street parking and loading areas, and building complexes with common areas shall be sufficiently illuminated to ensure the security of property and the safety of persons using the public or common areas.
(2) Exterior lighting shall be located and maintained to prevent the reflection and glare of light in a manner which created a nuisance or safety hazard to operators of motor vehicles, pedestrians, and neighboring land uses. This provision is not intended to apply to public street lighting.
(C) Additional standards. The following additional standards shall apply.
(1) Only white, nonglare lighting such as metal halide, color-corrected high pressure sodium, or other types of lighting which achieve the same effect shall be permitted. Lighting shall be placed and shielded so as to direct the light onto the site and away from adjoining properties. Lighting shall be shielded so that it does not cause glare for motorists.
(2) The light intensity provided at ground level shall be a minimum of 0.3 foot-candle anywhere in the area to be illuminated. Light intensity shall average a minimum of 0.5 foot-candle over the entire area, measures 5 feet above the surface.
(3) Except as noted below, lighting fixtures shall not exceed a height of 25 feet. In portions of a site adjacent to residential areas, lighting fixtures shall not exceed a height of 20 feet.
(4) All lighting, including ornamental lighting, shall be shown on site plans in sufficient detail to allow determination of the effects of the lighting upon adjacent properties, and traffic safety. Building or roof-mounted lighting intended to attract attention to the building and/or use and not strictly designed for security purpose is not permitted. Temporary holiday lighting and decoration are exempt from the aforementioned provision.
(Ord. 239, passed 3-5-2001, § 6.8) Penalty, see § 151.999