The following standards shall apply to all private land uses in all zoning districts:
A. All lights shall be shielded in such a way as to direct all light toward the earth's surface and away from reflective surfaces.
B. All lighting fixtures shall be shielded in such a way as to direct light away from all adjacent properties, especially those developed with residential uses.
C. Any canopy structure used at a business location shall have recessed lights with diffusers that do not extend below the surface of the canopy.
D. Lighting in residential, residential/commercial/professional, and mixed use zoning districts shall not exceed fifteen feet (15') in height, thirty feet (30') in height in commercial zoning districts, and forty five feet (45') in height in industrial zoning districts. In commercial zoning districts, lights on poles shall be no taller than the building whose area they illuminate or as detailed above, measured from grade to top of the structure, whichever is shorter.
E. Any luminaire on a pole, stand, or mounted on a building must have a shield, adjustable reflector, and nonprotruding diffuser.
F. All fixtures must meet building codes as adopted by the city.
G. Any facilities that require floodlighting shall arrange the lights in such a way that they do not shine toward roadways, adjacent properties, or directly into the night sky.
H. Following review and approval by traffic and engineering department staff, installation of streetlights may be required and cost of such shall be the developer's responsibility.
I. Plans to limit lighting hours and conserve energy are encouraged. (Ord. 3075, 2021: Ord. 3044, 2020: Ord. 2846 § 1, 2008)