The following items are exempt from the provisions of this chapter:
(A) Lighting equipment required by law to be installed on motor vehicles;
(B) Lighting fixtures maintained by a governmental entity within a public right-of-way or public easement for the principal purpose of illuminating a road, highway, sidewalk, or trail; except that no exemption shall apply to any such lighting that is primarily directed toward property outside the right-of-way or public easement;
(C) Lighting for public monuments and statuary on public property;
(D) Lighting solely for signs regulated by and in compliance with Chapter 14 of the Land Development Code;
(E) Temporary lighting for theatrical, television, performance areas and construction sites;
(F) Underwater lighting in swimming pools and other water features;
(G) Temporary lighting and seasonal lighting with individual bulbs less than ten watts and 70 lumens;
(H) Lighting that is only used for emergency conditions or situations;
(I) Lighting approved for a special event in connection with a special use permit; and
(J) Lighting required by federal or state laws and regulations.
(Ord. 180807, passed 8-7-2018)