These outdoor lighting guidelines shall apply to all new projects and qualified expansion projects subject to the development plan review process.
(a) Lighting Standards.
(1) Lighting shall be placed and shielded so as to direct the light onto the site and away from adjoining properties.
(2) The lighting source shall not be directly visible from adjoining properties.
(3) Floodlights, wall pack units, other types of unshielded lights, and lights where the lens is visible outside of the light fixture shall be prohibited.
(4) Non-cutoff light fixtures shall be prohibited.
(5) All applicable lighting standards found in Section 1137.09(j) shall be met.
(6) All lighting placement and details shall comply with the approved development plan.
(b) Illumination Standards.
(1) Photometric analysis plan. A photometric analysis plan and accompanying test report addressing all proposed light fixtures on the site shall be submitted with a preliminary and final development plan and include the following information:
A. Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (“IESNA”1 recommended illumination values should be used and provided for the design of each lighting system;
B. Photometric data regarding light fixture brightness control (candela curves cut through the major fixture axis and through the maximum candela axis) or any additional supporting data that may indicate how candle power is controlled by the light fixture; and
C. All exterior lighting shall be warm in color and not exceed 3,500 Kelvin.
(2) Catalog cuts or other visual representation using photos or detailed illustrations identifying the appearance, construction, and features of the light fixtures that are specified to serve the site.
(c) Minimum Illumination Standards.
(1) Sidewalks and parking areas shall be properly lighted to facilitate the safe movement of pedestrians and vehicles and provide a secure environment.
(2) In parking areas, the light intensity shall average a minimum of 0.5 foot candles.
(3) In pedestrian areas, the light intensity shall average a minimum of 2.0 foot candles.
(4) Lighting levels shall not exceed 0.5 foot-candles at any common property line with property zoned or used for residential uses. The measurement shall be taken at the property line at a height of five feet.
(d) Light Pole Height. All freestanding light poles and fixtures shall not exceed fifteen feet when located in any front yard or side yard nor exceed twenty feet when located in any rear yard area.
(e) Light Pole Location. Any freestanding light pole and fixture shall be placed a minimum of ten feet from any property line when proposed to be located adjacent to a residential zoning district or residential land use. There shall be no yard setback requirements for any freestanding light poles and fixtures when abutting any non-residential land use.
(f) Light Pole Base Standards.
(1) A light pole base shall not exceed eight inches in height as measured from the finished grade level.
(2) A light pole base located in a parking lot area shall not exceed thirty-six inches in height as measured from the finished grade level.
(3) A light pole base shall be setback an appropriate distance from any curb to avoid conflicts with vehicles.
(g) Right-of-Way Lighting Standards. No light pole or fixture shall be placed in any right-of-way area unless expressly approved by the Planning Commission.
(Ord. 2022-24. Passed 5-24-22.)