(A) Generally. All lighting shall be shielded so the source of illumination (bulb or direct lamp image) is not visible from the property line. This reduces glare and interference with boundary streets and adjacent properties. No lamp shall extend past the housing of a light fixture.
(B) Light fixture type.
(1) Light fixtures shall be:
(a) "Full cut-off" fixtures that limit lighting that is visible or measurable at the property line;
(b) Of constant intensity;
(c) Reflected or shielded so as not to:
1. Be of excessive brightness;
2. Cause glare hazardous to pedestrians or drivers;
3. Create any public or private nuisance; or
4. Unreasonably interfere with an adjacent property owner's right to enjoy their property.
(2) "No cut-off" fixtures, may be used only for decorative purposes, provided:
(a) They have light fixtures that produce no more than 1,500 lumens (approximately equal to a 100-watt incandescent bulb);
(b) They use energy-efficient bulbs, such as light-emitting diode (LED) or compact fluorescent (CFL).
(1) Full cut-off. Except as otherwise allowed, all lighting (including, but not limited to vehicle use areas, canopies, security, walkway, landscaping, signs, outdoor display areas, and building) shall have 100% of its output below 90 degrees from a vertical line through the fixture.
(2) Adjacent to residential use or district. All lighting fixtures that are mounted on a building wall facing a property line adjacent to a residential property line or public right-of-way boundary shall be fitted with a "house side shielding" reflector on the side facing the residential property line or public right-of-way.
(3) Flags and statutes. Light fixtures used to illuminate flags, statues, or any other objects mounted on a pole, pedestal, or platform shall use a narrow cone beam of light that will not extend beyond the illuminated object.
(Ord. 15039, passed 4-11-2022)