(A) Recreational lighting.
(1) The Planning Commission shall review new recreational lighting plans for fields, courts, pools, tracks, or ranges.
(2) Lighting for recreational play in Residential Zones shall conform to those standards referred to in the International Residential Code.
(B) High intensity and special purpose lighting. The following lighting systems are prohibited from being installed or used except by a temporary special permit authorized by the city:
(1) Temporary lighting in which any single light fixture exceeds 20,000 initial lumens or the lighting load exceeds 160,000 lumens;
(2) Aerial lasers;
(3) Searchlights; and
(4) Other very intense lighting defined as having a light source exceeding 200,000 initial lumens an intensity in any direction of more than 2,000,000 candelas.
(C) Nonconforming or complex uses. Upon special permit issued by the city, lighting not complying with the technical requirements of this subchapter, but consistent with its intent, may be installed for complex sites or uses, or special uses including, but not limited to, the following applications:
(1) Sports facilities, including, but not limited to, unconditioned rinks, open courts, fields, and stadiums;
(2) Construction lighting;
(3) Lighting for industrial sites having special requirements;
(4) Parking structures;
(5) Urban parks;
(6) Ornamental and architectural lighting of bridges, public monuments, statuary, and public buildings; and
(7) Theme and amusement parks.
(D) Special permit process.
(1) To obtain a special permit, applicants shall demonstrate that the proposed lighting installation:
(a) Mitigates the effects of light on the environment and surrounding properties to comply with the purpose of this subchapter, and supported by a signed statement describing the mitigation measures; and
(b) Uses controls to reduce lighting at a project-specific time as defined in the permit.
(2) (a) The city shall review each application.
(b) A special permit may be granted if, upon review, the city believes the proposed lighting will not create unwarranted glare, sky glow, or light trespass.
(Prior Code, § 57.070) (Ord. 34-2021, passed 11-3-2021) Penalty, see § 157.999