Outdoor lighting for all new construction of non-residential properties, and multiple residential properties of eight dwellings or more with common outdoor areas, including recreation/mobile home parks, and multi-area camp sites, shall comply with this section.
(A) Fixture shielding.
(1) All fixtures shall be fully shielded and installed so that no light is emitted above a horizontal plane passing through the lowest portion of the lamp.
(2) Examples which are graphically depicted are seen in § 157.784.
(B) Mounting height limit. The height of pole-mounted fixtures shall not exceed 30 feet above grade.
(C) Light trespass standard.
(1) All light fixtures, including motion-sensing fixtures and security lighting, shall be aimed and shielded so the direct illumination shall be confined to the property boundaries of the source, including any public or private street or road.
(2) Motion-sensing light fixtures shall be adjusted according to the manufacturer’s instructions to turn off no more than five minutes after detected motion ceases.
(3) The light trespassing standard may be attained by light fixture design, building design, or other site design features such as fencing, walls, landscaping, or other screening, examples of which are graphically depicted in § 157.784.
(D) Lighting controls.
(1) (a) Outdoor lighting reduction shall be at 11:00 p.m. or one hour after the close of business, whichever is later.
(b) After such time, total outdoor brightness (measured in lumens) shall be reduced by at least 50% or turned off.
(2) Lighting reductions are not required for the following:
(a) Outdoor lighting where only one single fixture exists on the entire property;
(b) Lighting required by code for steps, stairs, walkways, and building entrances;
(c) Lighting for outdoor recreational facilities is allowed one hour prior to sunset and until 11:00 p.m., unless needed to complete a specific organized activity authorized by the city, or an event already in progress;
(d) Lighting governed by a special use permit in which times of operation are specifically identified; and
(e) Where lighting levels must be maintained for safety reasons or special events authorized by the city.
(Prior Code, § 57.040) (Ord. 34-2021, passed 11-3-2021) Penalty, see § 157.999