(a) Illumination Levels. Existing and proposed lights may not exceed the following maximum intensity levels (measured at a height of five-feet above grade):
Location / Use
| Max. Level of Illumination (footcandles - fc) |
Overall average for the site | 5.0 fc |
At any point within the site (see Section 1221.05 for exceptions) | 10.0 fc |
At any property line | 0.5 fc |
Gas station (directly under the canopy) See footnote (a)(1) | 20.0 fc |
(1) Lighting under gas station canopies is limited to fully recessed lighting fixtures.
(b) Shielding. All exterior lighting, excluding accent lighting in residential districts, must be fully cut off and shielded so the surface of the source of the light is not visible, and is directed downward and shielded away from adjacent properties, with particular consideration to protecting residential uses.
(c) Non-Essential Lighting. Non-essential lighting must be turned off after business hours, except for the minimum necessary security lighting. The use of a motion detector or other automatic timing system of security lighting is encouraged.
(d) Consistent Fixtures. The type and design of lighting must be consistent throughout a site.
(e) Impact. Lighting must be arranged as to not adversely affect driver visibility on rights-of-way.
(f) Downtown Lighting. Sites located within the DT Overlay are subject to the additional lighting standards in Section 1221.05.
(g) Height. The maximum height of light fixtures (measured from the finished grade to the top of the fixture) may not exceed the height of the building or the following, whichever is less:
Zoning Districts
| Max. Light Fixture Height (feet) |
R1, R2, MF, HR, RV | 14 feet |
SF, MU | 16 feet |
B1, B2, IB | 20 feet |
I1, I2 | 50 feet |
(Ord. 2023-01. Passed 2-7-23.)