1115.01 PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY.

   (a)   Purpose. The purpose of these standards for outdoor lighting is to accomplish the following:

      (1)   Manage and/or limit outdoor lighting to prevent light pollution, light trespass, and glare.

      (2)   Conserve energy and protect natural resources.

      (3)   Facilitate safety and security of persons and property.

   (b)   Applicability. The lighting standards herein shall apply to the following:

      (1)   All exterior lighting fixtures that are installed within the City, unless expressly exempted herein.

      (2)   Streetlights installed prior to the effective date of this Article shall be replaced with compliant light sources when the streetlight becomes inoperable.

      (3)   All established exterior lighting fixtures that are replaced on or after the effective date of this Article.

   (c)   Exempted Fixtures. The following types of lighting are exempt from the standards of this Article:

      (1)   Lighting approved through and as part of federally funded and state-funded roadway construction projects, only to the extent that is necessary to comply with federal and state requirements.

       (2)   Full cutoff street lighting that is part of a federal, state, or municipal installation.

      (3)   Holiday lighting and other seasonal illuminated decorations that are not in use for more than seventy-five (75) consecutive days.

      (4)   Specialized lighting necessary for safety, such as navigation or runway lighting of airports, temporary lighting associated with emergency operations, or roadway hazard warnings.

      (5)   Traffic control signals and devices.

      (6)   Lighting of the United States flag pursuant to U.S. Flag Code guidelines.

      (7)   Motion-activated, intermittent home security lighting within residential districts. (Ord. 081-2023. Passed 10-3-23.)