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The following structures or parts thereof are exempt from the height limitations set forth in the zoning districts:
(A) Agricultural buildings: barn, silo, windmill, but not including dwellings;
(B) Chimneys, smokestacks, penthouse, spires, flagpoles, ventilators, skylights, derricks, conveyors, and cooling towers;
(C) Radio and television antennas and towers, observation towers, power transmission towers, and cellular communication towers;
(D) Water tanks and standpipes; and
(E) Other similar and necessary mechanical appurtenances pertaining to and necessary to the permitted uses of the districts in which they are located; provided that they are not used for human occupancy.
(Ord. passed 2-3-2011, § 2.26.090)
OUTDOOR LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS
(A) (1) The intent of this subchapter is to focus on the actual physical effects of lighting, as well as the effect that lighting may have on the surrounding neighborhood. Exterior lighting shall be evaluated in the planned development process to ensure that the functional and security needs of the project are met in a way that does not adversely affect the adjacent properties or neighborhoods.
(2) The degree to which exterior night lighting affects a property owner or neighborhood will be examined considering the light source, level of illumination, hours of illumination, and need for illumination in relation to the effects of the lighting on adjacent property owners and the neighborhood.
(B) The purpose is to create standards for outdoor light so that its use does not unreasonably interfere with the reasonable use and enjoyment of property within the jurisdiction. It is the intent of this subchapter to encourage, through regulation of types, kinds, construction, installation, and uses of outdoor electrically powered illuminating devices, lighting practices and systems which will conserve energy without decreasing nighttime safety, utility, security, and productivity, while enhancing nighttime enjoyment of property within the incorporated areas of the city.
(C) The intent of this section is to:
(1) Eliminate glare into neighboring property or street rights-of-way;
(2) Limit light trespass over a property line onto residential property;
(3) Limit the maximum light level for buildings;
(4) Assure that lighting standards will be complied with prior to building permit issuance; and
(5) Encourage community lighting practices that will promote personal safety and crime prevention.
(Ord. passed 2-3-2011, § 2.26.100)
All outdoor electrically powered illuminating devices shall be installed in conformance with the provisions of this chapter, the State Electrical Code, and the city as applicable and under appropriate permit and inspection.
(Ord. passed 2-3-2011, § 2.26.100)
Whenever a person is required to obtain a zoning permit, electrical permit for outdoor lighting or signage, a conditional use permit, subdivision approval, or development plan approval by the city including all city projects, or whenever a person requests a rezoning, the applicant shall, as part of said application, submit sufficient information to enable the Zoning Administrator to determine whether the proposed lighting will comply with this section.
(A) The application shall include the following:
(1) A site plan indicating the proposed location of all outdoor lighting fixtures and signs;
(2) A description of each illumination device, fixture, lamp, support, and shield. This description may include, but is not limited to, manufacturer’s catalog cut-sheets and drawings (including sections where required), lamp types, and lumen outputs;
(3) Photometric data, such as that furnished by manufacturers or similar, showing the angle of cut-off of light emissions for the proposed luminaire(s); and
(4) Such other information as the Zoning Administrator may determine is necessary to ensure compliance with this chapter.
(B) If the Zoning Administrator determines that the proposed lighting does not comply with this chapter, the permit shall not be issued or the plan approved.
(Ord. passed 2-3-2011, § 2.26.100)
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