Section 155.9.7 Purpose.
   This section sets forth criteria for the installation and acceptable levels of exterior lighting in the town. The purposes of this section are as follows:
   (A)   Preserve and enhance public safety;
   (B)   Protect drivers from disabling glare and thereby enhance traffic safety;
   (C)   Protect marine vessels from disabling glare on the waterways and thereby enhance navigation safety;
   (D)   Enhance the town's nighttime character;
   (E)   Shield neighboring properties from nuisance glare;
   (F)   Reduce light pollution, light trespass and the brightening of the night sky due to manmade lighting;
   (G)   Protect and not disrupt sea turtle nesting habitats; and
   (H)   Promote energy conservation through efficient light design and operation.
(Ord. 1695, passed 11-8-12; Am. Ord. 1838, passed 3-10-22)