(A) Purpose. The purpose of this article is to provide regulations for outdoor lighting that will:
(1) Minimum levels. Permit the use of outdoor lighting that does not exceed the minimum levels specified for nighttime safety, utility, security, productivity, enjoyment, and commerce;
(2) Off-site impacts. Minimize adverse off-site impacts of lighting such as light trespass, and obtrusive light;
(3) Light pollution. Curtail light pollution, reduce skyglow and improve the nighttime environment for astronomy;
(4) Night lighting. Help protect the natural environment from the adverse effects of night lighting from gas or electric sources; and
(5) Energy conservation. Conserve energy and resources to the greatest extent possible.
(6) UL listed. All lighting, luminaires as the 2020 NEC calls them, shall be UL listed for the purpose they are intended for, shall not be modified in any way and shall conform to Article 410 of the 2020 NEC, NFPA 70.
(B) Applicability. The standards of this article apply to the following development activities:
(1) New development. New residential, nonresidential, or mixed-use development or change in use from residential to nonresidential or mixed-use;
(2) Increase in intensity. Increase in apartment units, manufactured home pads, gross floor area, or impervious surface by 20% or more, cumulatively over a five-year period; or
(3) Change in use. Change in use requiring additional parking spaces.
(C) Exemptions. The following are not regulated as by this article:
(1) Right-of-way. Lighting within the public right-of-way for the principal purpose of illuminating streets or roads;
(2) Emergency services. Temporary lighting used by law enforcement, fire, and other emergency services;
(3) Monuments, art, and statutes. Lighting for public monuments, art, and statuary;
(4) Repairs. Repairs to existing luminaires not exceeding 25% of total installed luminaires;
(5) Signs. Lighting solely for signs, which is regulated by Article G, Signs; and
(6) Underwater. Underwater lighting in swimming pools and other water features.
(Ord. 15039, passed 4-11-2022)