Terms related to the required exterior lighting standards contained in this chapter shall have the following meanings:
(a) Foot-candle means a unit of illumination produced on a surface, all points of which are one (1) foot from a uniform point source of one (1) candle.
(1) Foot-candle, Horizontal means the measurement of foot-candles utilizing a direct reading, portable light meter mounted in the horizontal position.
(2) Foot-candle, Vertical means the measurement of foot-candles utilizing a direct reading, portable light meter mounted in the vertical position.
(b) Full shielded means a fixture with housing or attachment thereto which prevents a line of sight to the bulb when viewed from another property and which prevents a line of sight to any part of the light source at or above a horizontal plane running through the lowest portion of the fixture.
(c) Glare means direct light that causes annoyance, discomfort or loss of visual performance and visibility.
(d) Illuminance is the quantity of light arriving at a surface divided by the area of that surface, measured in foot-candles.
(e) Light Meter means an instrument that measures the intensity of light in a certain place and indicates foot-candles.
(f) Light Trespass means light in sufficient quantity that crosses over property boundaries, impacts surfaces and produces a negative response in persons owning or using the violated space.
(g) Luminary means a complete lighting fixture unit consisting of a light source and all necessary mechanical, electrical and decorative parts.
(h) Uplighting means any light source that distributes illumination above a ninty (90) degree horizontal plane.
(Ord. 070605-28. Passed 6-19-07.)