8-8-2: DEFINITIONS:

The following terms, when used in this chapter, shall be defined as follows:

ABOVE STANDARD SYSTEM: Street lighting that exceeds basic illumination needs established by this chapter for aesthetic or unique vehicle and/or pedestrian traffic situations including, but not limited to:

   A.   Any system with fixtures spaced more closely than necessary to meet the standards for traffic or pedestrian safety.

   B.   Use of nonstandard lighting units.

HPS: High pressure sodium.

LED: Light emitting diode.

LIGHTING UNIT, TYPE I: A single arm shepherd's hook aluminum pole with the luminarie mounted at the down turned end of the pole and also having a decorative base cover and one banner bracket.

LIGHTING UNIT, TYPE II: A straight round tapered steel or aluminum pole and cobra or mongoose or shoebox style luminaire mounted either at the top of the pole or at the end of a mast arm.

LIGHTING UNIT, TYPE III: A straight round aluminum pole and top mounted lantern or globe luminaire.

PROPERTY OWNER: The person or entity identified by Wright County Property Tax records as the owner of a parcel of land.

STANDARD SYSTEM: Street lighting that fulfills basic illumination standards as established by this chapter. (Prior Code § 6-8-2)

8-8-3: GENERAL PROVISIONS:

   A.   The City Engineer shall plan the street lighting system.

   B.   All street lighting fixtures and materials shall be listed and approved by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL).

   C.   All luminaries shall be controlled by a photo cell to be oriented north to the extent practical.

   D.   All fixtures shall comply with the Otsego Standard Lighting Specifications and sheets included in the Engineering Manual and the following minimum specifications:

 

	Type I	Type II	Type III
Luminaries	HPS	HPS	HPS
Wattage	70	150	n/a
Horizontal cutoff	90 degree	90 degree	90 degree
Pole type	Aluminum	Steel or aluminum	Steel or aluminum
Luminarie height	15 feet	30 feet	n/a

 

   E.   Finish shall be factory applied polyester powder paint with paint chip supplied to the City Engineer for approval prior to installation.

   F.   Installation of nonstandard fixtures or above standard systems shall be allowed upon approval by the City Council; provided, that:

      1.   The nonstandard fixtures or above standard system shall be consistent with the minimum efficiency, durability and maintenance specifications of this chapter as determined by the City Engineer.

      2.   Those requesting installation of the nonstandard fixtures or above standard systems shall be subject to an agreement assigning responsibility for installation, maintenance, operating and administrative costs incurred that are in excess of standard fixtures or standard systems.

   G.   All lighting units installed as part of the street lighting system shall be supplied with a manufacturers warranty meeting the following specifications:

      1.   The luminaire electrical system consisting of a core and coil ballast, starting aid, capacitor and wiring inside the lighting unit will be free from defects for a period of five (5) years from the date installation is complete and accepted by the City.

      2.   The luminaire housing shall be free from defects for a period of two (2) years from the date installation is complete and accepted by the City.

   H.   The location of the street lighting system within the public right-of-way shall comply with the specifications of the Engineering Manual and chapter 6 of this title. (Prior Code § 6-8-3)

8-8-4: STANDARD STREET LIGHTING:

The standard street lighting system shall consist of the following:

   A.   Type II Lighting Units: Type II lighting units shall be installed:

      1.   At all corners of a four-way intersection of two (2) arterial streets or at each corner of the approaching vehicle lane of an arterial street at a T-intersection with another arterial street.

      2.   At the corner of the approaching vehicle lane for all intersections with arterial streets.

      3.   At two (2) opposing corners of a four-way intersection of two (2) collector streets; or at the corner of the approaching vehicle lane of a collector street intersecting another collector street at a T-intersection.

   B.   Type III Lighting Units: Type III lighting units shall be installed:

      1.   Every six hundred sixty feet (660') along both sides of urban collector streets offset such that there is one streetlight approximately every three hundred thirty feet (330') on alternating sides of the collector street.

      2.   At two (2) opposing corners of a four-way intersection of two (2) local streets or a local street with a collector street; or at the corner of the approaching vehicle lane of a local street at a T-intersection with another local or collector street.

      3.   At the terminus end of a cul-de-sac street.

      4.   At the point of deflection in the alignment of a single curved street where the interior angle is one hundred thirty five degrees (135°) or less. The lighting unit is to be located on the interior of the curve unless a sidewalk exists on the outside of the curve, and then the lighting unit shall be located adjacent to the sidewalk.

   C.   Residential Street Lighting: Within residential subdivisions developed within the Sanitary Sewer Service District defined by the Comprehensive Plan, one type III lighting unit shall be installed:

      1.   On one side of a public street at the midpoint of a block longer than nine hundred feet (900'). If a sidewalk is located on one side of a street, the light unit shall be installed on the same side of the street.

      2.   At midblock access points to off street trail corridors.

   D.   Industrial Street Lighting: Within industrial subdivisions, one type II fixture shall be installed every six hundred sixty feet (660') along one side of local industrial streets.

   E.   Other: Streetlights shall be installed as standard street lighting as determined by the City Engineer and/or Public Works Director to address unique vehicle traffic, pedestrian or public safety issues. (Prior Code § 6-8-4)

8-8-5: ABOVE STANDARD STREET LIGHTING:

The following street lighting shall be above standard systems and shall be installed in addition to the lighting required by section 8-8-4 of this chapter:

   A.   Commercial Street Lighting: Within subdivisions developed within the Sanitary Sewer Service District defined by the Comprehensive Plan, the following street lighting shall be installed:

Alternating type I and type II lighting units shall be installed along both sides of local commercial streets spaced one hundred fifty feet (150') between fixtures. The alignment of lighting units on opposite sides of the same street shall be offset such that the type I and type II lighting units are approximately across from each other along the length of the street.

   B.   Other: Streetlights shall be installed as above standard street lighting as determined by the City Engineer and/or Public Works Director to address unique vehicle traffic, pedestrian or public safety issues. (Prior Code § 6-8-5)

8-8-6: INSTALLATION:

   A.   New Subdivisions: Street lighting shall be installed by the developer at the developer's cost in all new subdivisions in accordance with this chapter and the subdivision ordinance.

   B.   Existing Developed Areas: Street lighting shall be installed in developed areas of the City in accordance with the following provisions:

      1.   The City shall establish a program for installation of street lighting along arterial and collector streets defined by the transportation plan in accordance with this chapter as part of the capital improvement plan.

      2.   Within existing developed areas and along local streets, street lighting shall be installed:

         a.   At the direction of the City Council.

         b.   Any property owner may request installation of a streetlight upon a local street benefiting his property by submitting a petition to the City Clerk subject to the following procedures:

            (1)   The petition shall include the following information:

               (A)   The name, address and phone number of a petitioner's representative.

               (B)   A map or other description indicating the street(s) upon which the light(s) is to be located and number of lights being requested.

               (C)   Signatures of a minimum of sixty percent (60%) of the property owners within six hundred sixty feet (660') of a proposed streetlight location approving of the proposed installation.

               (D)   Provide a written statement as to the demonstrated need for the requested streetlight(s).

            (2)   Upon submission of a complete petition, the City Clerk shall schedule consideration of the petition for a City Council meeting occurring not more than thirty (30) days from the date which it is received.

            (3)   The City Engineer and/or Public Works Director shall prepare a report to the City Council regarding conformance with the provisions of this chapter and recommendations as to the need for installation of street lighting requested by the petition.

      3.   The cost for equipment and installation of street lighting within existing developed areas shall be assigned at the direction of the City Council. (Prior Code § 6-8-6)