For the purpose of this chapter, certain words, phrases and terms used herein shall have the meanings assigned to them by this section:
ACCENT OR ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING: Lighting of building surfaces, landscape features, statues and similar items for the purpose of decoration or ornamentation; or lighting that does not contribute to the safety or security of residents, guests, employees or customers on a property.
CORRELATED COLOR TEMPERATURE (CCT): A specification of the color appearance of the light emitted by a lamp, relating its color to the color of light from a reference source when heated to a particular temperature, measured in degrees kelvin (K).
DIRECT ILLUMINATION: Illumination resulting from light emitted directly from a lamp, luminary or reflector. This does not include light reflected from other surfaces, such as the ground or building faces.
FLOODLIGHT: A fixture or lamp designed to "flood" an area with light. A specific form of lamp or fixture designed to direct its output in a specific direction. Such lamps are often designated by the manufacturer and are commonly used in residential outdoor lighting.
FULL CUTOFF FIXTURE: An outdoor light fixture designed so that the installed fixture emits no light above the horizontal plane. Full cutoff light fixtures must be shielded in and of themselves. Surrounding structures, like canopies, are not to be considered when determining if the fixture is full cutoff. Full cutoff fixtures must be appropriately mounted so that the shielding prevents light from escaping above the horizontal and all light is directed downward.
INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED: As it relates to signs, any sign which has a light source entirely enclosed within the sign and not directly visible to the eye.
LIGHT POLLUTION: Any adverse effect of manmade light. Often used to denote "sky glow" from cities or towns, but also includes glare, light trespass, visual clutter and other adverse affects of lighting.
LIGHT SOURCE: The part of a lighting fixture that produces light, e.g., the bulb.
LIGHT TRESPASS: Light falling where it is not wanted or needed. Spill light falling over property lines that illuminates adjacent grounds or buildings in an objectionable manner.
MANUFACTURER'S CATALOG CUTS: A publication or other printed material of a lamp or lighting manufacturer offering visual and technical information about a lighting fixture or lamp.
OUTDOOR LIGHT FIXTURE: An outdoor electrically powered illuminating lamp or similar device used for lighting structures, parking lots, pathways, service canopies, recreational areas, signs or other similar outdoor lighting uses.
RECREATIONAL LIGHTING: Lighting used to illuminate sports fields, ball courts, playgrounds or similar outdoor recreational facilities.
SECURITY LIGHTS: Lighting designed to illuminate a property or grounds for the purpose of visual security.
SPOTLIGHT: A fixture or lamp designed to light a small area very brightly. See definition of Floodlight.
TOWER: Any monopole, antenna or the like that exceeds eighteen feet (18') in height.
UNSHIELDED FIXTURE: A fixture that allows light to be emitted above the horizontal either directly from the lamp or indirectly from the fixture or reflector. Any fixture not full cutoff. (Ord., 3-10-2016; amd. 2016 Code)