(A) Information required.
(1) Any individual may submit a written request to the Planning Director for a temporary exemption from the requirements of this chapter. The filing fee for the temporary exemption shall be determined by resolution of the City Council. The request for temporary exemption shall contain the following information:
(a) Name, address and telephone number of the applicant;
(b) Location of the outdoor light fixtures for which the exemption is requested;
(c) Specific exemption(s) requested;
(d) Use of the outdoor light fixtures involved;
(e) Duration of the requested exemption(s);
(f) Type of outdoor light fixture to be used, including total lumen output, character of the shielding, if any;
(g) Previous temporary exemptions, if any; and
(h) Other data and information as may be required by the Planning Director.
(2) The Planning Director may approve or disapprove the request within ten business days from the date of receipt of a complete request. The applicant will be notified of the decision in writing. Any denial of the request shall be accompanied by information regarding the appeal process.
(B) Duration of approval. The exemption shall be valid for not more than 30 consecutive days from the date of issuance of approval. Exemptions are renewable for a period of not more than 15 consecutive days. Requests for renewal of a temporary exemption shall be processed in the same manner as the original request. No outdoor light fixtures shall be exempted from this chapter for more than 45 days during any 12-month period.
(Ord. 2009-24, passed 3-3-2009)