(A) Applicability. Except as described below, all new outdoor lighting installed after the date of effect of this subchapter shall comply with these requirements. The following are not regulated by this subchapter:
(1) Lighting within the public rights-of-way or easement for the principal purpose of illuminating state- or federally-controlled highways;
(2) Lighting for public monuments, statuary, and flagpoles;
(3) Lighting solely for signs;
(4) Temporary lighting for theatrical, television, performance areas, and construction sites;
(5) Low-output light source that is equal to, or less than, 800 lumens or 60 watts (see lumen conversion chart in § 157.785);
(6) Underwater lighting in swimming pools and other water features;
(7) Lighting only used under emergency conditions; for example, mobile lighting;
(8) Lighting specified or identified in a specific use permit;
(9) Temporary lighting for civic events at any time;
(10) Lighting required for the safe takeoff and landing of aircraft;
(11) Agricultural lighting (lighting for greenbelt agricultural use);
(12) Holiday or festive outdoor lighting for residential uses; provided that the lighting does not create a hazard or glare nuisance; and
(13) Motion sensor-controlled light sources with, or without, an integrated camera system; a motion-controlled artificial light source; provided it complies with the following:
(a) The motion sensor is set to turn the artificial light source off five minutes after the last detection of motion;
(b) Lighting shall not be triggered by any activity outside the property boundary; and
(c) The artificial light source is sufficiently shielded in a manner that prevents light trespass.
(B) Prohibited installations.
(1) Outdoor neon lighting;
(2) Permanent searchlights and aerial lasers;
(3) Mercury vapor fixtures or lamps;
(4) Outdoor wall pack-style fixtures, unless fully shielded or designed in such a way that the light shall not constitute a light trespass;
(5) Translucent lens, barn light-style fixtures; and
(6) Flashing, blinking, intermittent lights that move or give the impression of movement, other than holiday or festive lighting installations.
(Prior Code, § 57.030) (Ord. 34-2021, passed 11-3-2021) Penalty, see § 157.999