Section 151.11.010 Exemptions
A.   Fossil Fuel Light. Light produced directly or indirectly by the combustion of natural gas or other utility-type fossil fuels.
B.   Seasonal decorations using typical unshielded low-wattage type lamps.
C.   Low voltage landscape lights not exceeding 20 watts per fixture, provided they are fully shielded and aimed away from public roadways.
D.   Self-contained solar lights not exceeding 600 lumens per fixtures.
E.   A flagpole illuminated with an upward-directed light provided the lumen count does not exceed 4,000 and off-site glare and light trespass are eliminated by shielding.
F.   Decorative neon used solely for architectural embellishment.
G.   Floodlight Fixtures. Incandescent or parabolic aluminized reflector (PAR) floodlights, or similar fixtures, which are shielded and properly aimed (no more than 45 degrees, or half way between straight down and horizontal), not to exceed 2,000 lumens and used for short time periods only, shall be exempt from lumen caps. Such fixtures shall be controlled by timers or motion sensors, and shall not remain on over 10 minutes after the area has been vacated.
H.   Building Accent Lighting. Lighting intended for the architectural illumination of buildings shall be allowed and shall not count toward lumen caps. Such lighting shall be fully shielded and aimed only at building walls with no spillover to the sides or top of a building wall. Such lighting shall also be turned off between the hours of 11:00 p.m. (or when the business closes, whichever is later) and sunrise.
I.   Temporary Exemptions. Any individual may submit a written request for a temporary exemption to the requirements of this Article. Exemptions may be granted for periods up to seven calendar days. The request shall include the specific exemption requested, the need for the exemption, the type and use of exterior light involved, and any other information that shall enable the City to evaluate the need for the exemption and any conditions that shall be attached to the approval.
('76 Code, Art. 12-1) (Ord. 743, passed 4-10-86; Am. Ord. 764, passed 1-8-87; Am. Ord. 2008-004, passed 1-24-08)