A. Exemptions
Routine lighting fixture maintenance, such as changing a lamp or light bulb, ballast, starter, photo control, housing, lens, and other similar component, is not replacement and may be performed if such changes do not result in a higher lumen output.
B. Design Requirements
1. Fixture (Luminaire)
To direct light downward and minimize the amount of light spill, any outdoor lighting fixture must be a full or partial cutoff fixture.
2. Fixture Height
A freestanding lighting fixture may be a maximum height of 40 feet in a parking lot with a minimum of 100 spaces, otherwise a freestanding lighting fixture may be a maximum height of 30 feet within a surface parking area and may be a maximum height of 15 feet within a non-vehicular pedestrian area. A freestanding light fixture located within 35 feet of the lot line of any detached house building type that is not located in a Commercial/Residential or Employment zone may be a maximum height of 15 feet. The height of a freestanding lighting fixture must be measured from the finished grade.
3. Light Source (Lamp)
A light source must use only incandescent, fluorescent, light-emitting diode (LED), metal halide, or color-corrected high-pressure sodium, unless the applicable deciding body approves an alternate light source based on new technology.
C. Lighting Types
1. Security Lighting
a. Any building-mounted security light fixture, such as a wall pack, must not project above the fascia or roof line of the building and must be shielded.
b. Any security fixture, including but not limited to a floodlight or wall pack, must not face ground floor residential uses.
c. Any security fixture must not be substituted for parking area or walkway lighting, and must be located in a loading, storage, service, or other similar area.
2. Accent Lighting
Only lighting used to accent an architectural feature, landscaping, or art may be directed upward. The accent lighting fixture must be located, aimed, or shielded to minimize light spill and glare.
3. Canopy Area Lighting
All development that incorporates a canopy area over a Filling Station, automated teller machine, or a similar facility must use a full cutoff fixture with a lens cover flush with the bottom surface of the canopy or recessed within the canopy. Canopy area lighting must be 30 footcandles or less under the canopy as measured horizontally at grade.
4. Residential Entrances
Any entrance to a residential building or multi use building with more than 4 residential units must be adequately lighted to ensure the safety of persons and the security of the building.
5. Outdoor Recreation Lighting
Lighting for any outdoor recreation field must be arranged to prevent direct glare onto any public or private property or street. Lighting of an outdoor playing field/court is prohibited between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., unless the applicable deciding body approves other hours.
6. Commercial Businesses
D. Excessive Illumination
Except where otherwise stated in this Chapter, on-site illumination must be 0.5 footcandles or less at the lot line, excluding street lights within the right-of-way.
E. Conditional Uses
Outdoor lighting for a conditional use must be directed, shielded, or screened to ensure that the illumination is 0.1 footcandles or less at any lot line that abuts a lot with a detached house building type, not located in a Commercial/Residential or Employment zone.