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(A) No luminaire shall be placed within the front setback area, or for corner lots, a side set back area, as defined by the applicable zoning regulation, except for lights installed for the purpose of illuminating an entrance to property, and, in which case, they shall individually and collectively, not cast a light upon any portion of the surfaced area of a public right-of-way, measured at a height of 4feet above the surface, of an intensity greater than 4 footcandles.
(B) No luminaire, regardless of its size or type, shall be placed within the rear or side set back areas of residential property except where such areas are used for an entrance to the property and then such light(s) shall conform to the standards set out in section one of this section.
(C) No luminaire, regardless of its size or type, shall be permitted which is constructed or situated in such a manner that it casts a light beyond the boundaries of the property upon which the light is maintained and which can be measured at any point on the property of another at an intensity greater than 1 footcandle or at any point on a residential structure of another at an intensity of greater than 1/10 of 1 footcandle.
(D) The city shall retain the right to place street lights within its public rights-of-way where such lights are deemed necessary by the city or its officials for the safety of motorists and pedestrians. Such lights shall not be subject to the restrictions of this section.
(Ord. 2005-6, passed 4-4-2005) Penalty, see § 150.999
(A) This subchapter shall take effect immediately upon approval by City Council and publication in a newspaper of general circulation, and shall supersede and replace all previous ordinances pertaining to outdoor lighting.
(B) All luminaires in place prior to the date of this subchapter shall be grandfathered. However, any luminaire that replaces a grandfathered luminaire, or any grandfathered luminaire that is moved, must meet the standards of this subchapter. Notwithstanding, all luminaires within the city limits shall be brought into compliance within 10 years of enactment of this subchapter.
(Ord. 2005-6, passed 4-4-2005)
(A) Installation of any new public area and roadway lighting fixtures other than for traffic control shall be specifically approved by the City Council.
(B) Before any proposal for new multiple public roadway lighting luminaires shall be approved, the City Council shall hold a public hearing to describe the proposal and to provide an opportunity for public comment.
(C) If any subdivision, development or new construction within the city proposes to have installed street or other common or public area outdoor lighting, the lighting plans, description, and data shall be approved by the city and the final plat shall contain a statement certifying that the applicable provisions of the city will be adhered to.
(Ord. 2005-6, passed 4-4-2005) Penalty, see § 150.999
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