A. The temporary use of low wattage or low voltage lighting for public festivals, celebrations, and the observance of holidays are exempt from shielding requirements except when they create a hazard or nuisance from discomfort glare. However, consideration to light trespass requirements shall be demonstrated.
B. All nonconforming outdoor lighting fixtures existing and legally installed on or before the effective date hereof shall be exempt from the requirements of this chapter, subject to the following conditions:
1. Any light fixture which is a source of discomfort glare or light trespass and any light installation which allows for the re-aiming of the fixture shall be brought into compliance without delay.
2. Lighting found by the village or any other governmental agency to create public hazard can be ordered removed or altered at any time.
3. Upon repair or replacement of any component of any light fixture, or relocation of any light fixture, that light fixture shall be brought in compliance with the terms of this chapter at the completion of the repair or replacement.
4. Upon installation of any new light fixture, this chapter shall fully apply. An inventory of existing lighting submitted by the applicant will be required when the application for installing new luminaire(s) is made.
5. Upon the transfer of ownership of an existing property, the exemption shall expire and all terms of this chapter shall apply. (Ord. 06-2-4, 2-21-2006)