A. Purpose: This code is intended to restrict the permitted use of outdoor artificial illuminating devices emitting undesirable rays into the night sky which have a detrimental effect on astronomical observations.
B. Conformance With Applicable Codes: All outdoor artificial illuminating devices shall be installed in conformance with the provisions of the code, the Tombstone city zoning regulations, and any building codes which may hereafter be enacted, as applicable.
Where any provisions of any of the Arizona state statutes, or any of the federal law, or any companion Tombstone city code comparatively conflicts with the regulations of this light pollution code, the most restrictive shall govern.
C. Approved Material And Methods Of Installation: The provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the use of any material or method of installation not specifically prescribed by this code, provided any such alternate has been approved. The city building inspector may approve any such alternate provided he finds that the proposed design, material or method:
1. Provides approximate equivalence to those specific requirements of this code, or
2. Is otherwise satisfactory and complies with the intent of the code. (Ord. 6-81-82, 5-17-1982)