For the purpose of this Chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meaning given herein. Words used in the present tense include the future, words in the plural number include the singular number, and the words in the singular number include the plural number. Words not defined shall be given their common and ordinary meaning.
ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING: Lighting which is either directed towards a residence with the intent of highlighting an architectural feature or a light fixture which is architecturally ornamental in nature or purpose.
ATTACHED LIGHTING: A light fixture that is attached to a building.
FIXTURE: The assembly that holds the lamp and may include an assembly housing, a mounting bracket or pole socket, lamp holder, ballast, a reflector or mirror and a refractor or lens.
FREESTANDING LIGHTING: A light fixture which is not attached to a building.
FULLY SHIELDED: Any outdoor lighting fixtures shielded or constructed so that light rays are only emitted by the installed fixtures at angles below a horizontal plane passing through the lowest point of the light source and so not to direct light or light trespass onto adjacent property.
LIGHT TRESPASS: Nuisance glare from any lighting onto neighboring property that interferes with viewing of night sky or eliminates the ability to have darkness on the adjacent property or shines into neighboring windows and all or any areas on neighboring properties or structures. Quantitative measurement of light trespass shall be with a standard yard stick (3 feet x 11/2 inches). The yard stick shall be placed at the building setback line in the complainant's yard. The yard stick shall be in contact with the ground and in a vertical position. The enforcement personnel shall than determine if a shadow is cast by the light source. The light source, yard stick and shadow must be in alignment. Measurements shall not be taken when there is a moon in the night sky.
NEW CONSTRUCTION: New lighting fixtures and/or new building(s) with outdoor lighting.
NIGHT SKY: A clear sky, with visible stars, despite necessary or desired illumination of private and public property.
PEDESTRIAN LIGHTING: Freestanding lighting fixtures not exceeding a height of thirty six inches (36") from ground grade level. (Ord. 90, 3-19-1998)