An outdoor luminaire in any of the following categories is exempt from the requirements of this chapter:
(a) An outdoor luminaire producing light directly by the combustion of a fossil fuel such as a kerosene lantern or gas lamp.
(b) A luminaire used for a holiday decoration, provided it is used for no more than 60 days in a 12-month period and is off between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and sunrise.
(c) Lighting that illuminates a United States or California flag and the flagpole to which the flag is affixed. All luminaires or combination of luminaires shall be shielded as necessary so that the light source is not visible from the property line. In Zone C, luminaires in excess of 4,050 lumens shall be affixed to the top of the flagpole and be aimed downward.
(d) Outdoor lighting for a facility required by state or federal law to have outdoor lighting that does not comply with this chapter. A person seeking an exemption under this subsection shall request an exemption at that time the person submits the application for the permit required by the County Electrical Code. The applicant shall submit proof along with the application for the permit that demonstrates the applicant is entitled to an exemption under this subsection.
(e) Life-safety luminaires that only operate via battery or generator during a power failure.
(f) Outdoor lighting for a state or federal facility or activity for which there is no practicable alternative that complies with one or more of the specific requirements of this chapter.
(Added by Ord. No. 10691 (N.S.), effective 12-18-20)