(A) Residential street lighting standards. This street lighting standards division (A) applies to the following types of development: ST; CV; ZL; DP; and PD.
(1) Project applicability. Street lights shall be installed in subdivisions, developments and planned developments at all intersections, development entrances and along internal streets.
(2) Ownership. The developer shall work with RP&L to choose a light standard provided by RP&L. The developer shall pay for any upgraded street lights over the cost of the base model.
(3) Street light system design. The proposed street light system shall meet the following conditions.
(a) Glare. Street lights shall be shielded to prevent glare on residential properties.
(b) Continuity.
1. Street lights shall be consistent in size, type and scale throughout the entire development.
2. If a street light exists along the street on which the entrance to the development is located, the applicant shall install the same or similar street light at the entrance.
(c) At intersections. The applicant shall propose a lighting design that provides the minimum amount of light necessary for vehicular and pedestrian safety at all intersections within the development.
(d) Between intersections. Unless street lights have been provided at mid-block or every 15 lots, a dusk-to-dawn light that operates on a photo cell shall be installed on each residential lot. This lighting shall be provided by the builder and maintained by the owner in perpetuity.
(e) Height. Street lights located at the entrance, intersections or mid-block shall not exceed 20 feet in height.
(Ord. 10-2010, passed - -2010, § 7.28)
(B) Traditional and townhouse residential street lighting standards. This street lighting standards division (B) applies to the following type of development: TD; TN; DP; and DP.
(1) Project applicability. Street lights shall be installed in subdivisions, developments and planned developments at all intersections, development entrances and along internal streets.
(2) Ownership. The developer shall work with RP&L to choose a light standard provided by RP&L. The developer shall pay for any upgraded street lights over the cost of the base model in addition to any costs required by RP&L for parts inventory.
(3) Street light system design. The proposed street light system shall meet the following conditions.
(a) Continuity.
1. Street lights shall be consistent style throughout the entire development.
2. If a street light exists along the street on which the entrance to the development is located, the applicant shall install the same or similar street light at the entrance.
(b) At intersections. The applicant shall propose a lighting design that provides the minimum amount of light necessary for vehicular and pedestrian safety at all intersections within the development.
1. A pedestrian scale, vintage-style street light that does not exceed 12 feet in height shall be used in residential areas.
2. A vintage-style street light that does not exceed 18 feet in height shall be used in non- residential areas.
(c) Between intersections. A pedestrian scale, vintage-style street light that does not exceed 12 feet in height shall be required between intersections at intervals that provide uniform lighting of the street.
(Ord. 10-2010, passed - -2010, § 7.29)
(C) Non-residential street lighting standards. This street lighting standards division (C) applies to the following type of development: TD; SC; CD; IP; DP; and PD.
(1) Project applicability. Street lights shall be installed in subdivisions, developments and planned developments at all intersections, development entrances and along internal streets.
(2) Ownership. The developer shall work with RP&L to choose a light standard provided by RP&L. The developer shall pay for any upgraded street lights over the cost of the base model.
(3) Street light system design. The proposed street light system shall meet the following conditions.
(a) Glare. Street lights shall be shielded to prevent glare on residential properties and.
(b) Continuity.
1. Street lights shall be consistent in size, type and scale throughout the entire development.
2. If a street light exists along the street on which the entrance to the development is located, the applicant shall install the same or similar street light at the entrance.
(3) At intersections. The applicant shall propose a lighting design that provides the minimum amount of light necessary for vehicular and pedestrian safety at all intersections within the development.
(4) Height. Street lights located at the entrance or intersections shall not exceed 25 feet in height.
(Ord. 10-2010, passed - -2010, § 7.30)
(D) General street lighting standards.
(1) This street lighting standards division (D) applies to the following type of development: ST; CV; CS; TD; TN; ZL; SC; CD; IP; DP; and PD.
(2) When street lights are not required, or the development gets relief from installing streetlights, the city or RP&L shall not, now or in the future, be obligated to install them. Every lot within the subject subdivision shall have a non-petition clause recorded as a deed restriction, applicable in perpetuity, stating that the property owner waives the right to petition the city or RP&L for street lighting to be installed at the city’s or RP&L’s expense. This waiver does not restrict private funding to be used for such improvements.
(Ord. 10-2010, passed - -2010, § 7.31)