6-11-14: LIGHTING:
   (A)   Nonresidential:
      1.   All outdoor lighting associated with nonresidential uses, excluding recreational uses, shall be shielded and directed away from surrounding residential uses. Such lighting shall not exceed one-half (0.5) foot-candle of illumination beyond the property containing the nonresidential use, and shall not blink, flash, oscillate or be of unusually high intensity of brightness.
      2.   Parking areas of five (5) or more spaces shall have an average of one-half (0.5) foot-candle of illumination per square foot of parking area for visibility and security during hours of darkness.
      3.   Each parking area of five (5) or more spaces existing prior to the effective date hereof, which is enlarged, reconstructed, altered or changed from its previous configuration, shall be subject to the above illumination requirements.
      4.   Wiring for illumination shall be underground.
      5.   The following types of outdoor lighting usage shall be prohibited between ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. and dawn:
         (a)   The operation of searchlights for advertising purposes; and
         (b)   The illumination of outdoor public recreational facilities, unless a specific recreational activity requiring the lighting is already in progress. All lighting shall be on a time clock or photo sensor system.
   (B)   Residential:
      1.   All single-family, duplex and triplex residential dwelling units shall be equipped with security lighting affixed to the exterior of each garage and above the exterior of each front and rear door.
         (a)   Lights shall be installed and shall be hardwired into the electrical power source.
         (b)   Lights shall be shielded and directed away from surrounding residential uses and shall not blink, oscillate or be of unusually high intensity.
      2.   Outdoor light poles within residential areas, except for street lighting, shall not exceed twelve feet (12') in height. Such lighting shall be designated to project downward, and shall not create glare on adjacent properties.
   (C)   Recreational: A conditional use permit shall be required for all sport and athletic field, stadium, or major event lighting. (Ord. 805-14, 7-1-2014)