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(A) Nonconforming fixtures. Legally installed outdoor lighting not conforming to the provisions of this chapter shall be allowed to remain, provided such fixtures are extinguished between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and sunrise by automatic shut-off device.
(B) Fossil fuel light. All outdoor light fixtures producing light directly by the combustion of natural gas or other fossil fuels are exempt from all requirements of this code.
(C) State and federal facilities. Outdoor light fixtures installed on, and in connection with those facilities and land owned or operated by the federal government or the State of Arizona, or any department, division, agency or instrumentality thereof, are exempt from all requirements of this chapter. Voluntary compliance with the intent of this chapter at those facilities is encouraged.
(D) Deviations from the lighting standards provided in this chapter may be approved for private properties if approved by the Zoning Administrator.
(E) Applications to deviate from the lighting standards shall include the following information:
(1) A site plan depicting the location of proposed lighting on the site;
(2) A lighting inventory that provides, at minimum:
(a) The brightness (in lumens) and correlated color temperature (in Kelvin) of each luminaire;
(b) The height of each fixture;
(c) The directional angle of each fixture;
(d) The character of shielding for each luminaire, if any;
(e) Identification of luminaires that diverge from the standards of this Chapter and are subject to the deviation request;
(f) Detailed description of the circumstances which necessitate the deviation;
(g) Such other data and information as may be required by the Zoning Administrator.
(3) The deviation may be granted if the following findings are made:
(a) There are unique circumstances affecting the subject property or unique design and land use characteristics that make it infeasible or impractical to comply with strict application of the lighting standards detailed in this chapter.
(b) The proposed deviation will achieve the intent of this chapter to the maximum extent feasible.
('80 Code, App. A, § 180) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. 2396, passed 3-2-1988; Ord. O2010-32, passed 7-7-2010; Ord. O2024-034, passed 10-16-2024)
(A) Submittal contents. The applicant for any permit required by any provision of the laws of this jurisdiction in connection with proposed work involving outdoor light fixtures shall submit (as part of the application for permit) evidence that the proposed work will comply with this chapter. The submittal shall contain, but shall not be limited to, the following:
(1) Plans indicating the location on the premises, and the type of illuminating devices, fixtures, lamps, supports, reflectors and other devices;
(2) Description of the illuminating devices, fixtures, lamps, supports, reflectors and other devices and the description may include, but is not limited to, catalog cuts by manufacturers and drawings (including sections where required); and
(3) Photometric data, such as that furnished by manufacturers, or similar, showing the angle of cut off of light emissions. For commercial projects, a Photometric Survey is required, and it shall show lit areas including 1 foot beyond the subject property to show no light trespass onto neighboring properties.
(4) For new construction or retrofits of fuel canopy lighting: Fully-recessed fuel canopy lighting/flat lenses are required. All light fixtures mounted on or recessed into the lower surface of service station canopies shall be shielded and utilize flat lenses. Such shielding must be provided by the fixture itself. Shielding by surrounding structures such as canopy edges is not a suitable alternative.
(B) Subdivision plat certification. If any subdivision proposes to have installed street or other common or public area outdoor lighting, the final plat shall contain a statement certifying compliance with the regulations of this chapter.
('80 Code, App. A, § 180) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. 2396, passed 3-2-1988; Ord. O2010-32, passed 7-7-2010; Ord. O2024-034, passed 10-16-2024)
The principal purpose for the personal wireless communications facilities (PWCF) regulations is to create standards for the construction of a personal wireless communications infrastructure that provides adequate communications services for the citizens of the city while preserving the health, safety, welfare and aesthetic values of the community. The city emphasizes the use of the latest technologies that are sensitive to the minimization of visual clutter, minimizes the impact on the design features of buildings, and will preserve scenic view sheds and major gateways of the city. Individual residential end users receiving communication signals at their home through duly authorized unlicensed consumer electronic devices are exempt from these regulations.
(Ord. O2000-35, passed 6-21-2000; Ord. O2010-32, passed 7-7-2010)
All applications, unless specifically stated in this article, are required to include:
(A) Service area map. The applicant shall provide a map showing their full personal wireless communications network within a mile radius of the city. The map shall provide the location, mounting type and height of each network structure. The map shall also include arterial streets, state and federal highways and the locations of any proposed or potential new locations for any personal wireless communication facilities for the applicant’s network. Subsequent applications will require the submission of any alterations made to the network map initially submitted to the city. The horizontal location of all facilities shall be tied in/referenced to the North American Datum of 1927 (NAD27). The vertical elevation of all facilities shall be tied in/referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29);
(B) Site plan drawn to 20:1 scale. The site plan must show the building(s) on the site, on-site parking, surrounding parcels, parcel dimensions, property lines, right-of-way distances to centerline of the adjacent street(s), names of all adjacent streets, distances between the wireless facility and any structures and rights-of-way and easements within 150 feet, north arrow and scale, type and location of all landscaping and the irrigation source;
(C) Easements. Copies of any necessary, recorded easements for accessing the property;
(D) Authorization from the property owner of record to use the property. To be authorized, the applicant must submit a copy of an executed lease or a signed and notarized statement from the property owner;
(E) Environmental impact analysis. All personal wireless communication facilities located within a historic district, wetland area, national heritage area or other environmentally sensitive location must submit an environmental impact analysis that certifies that the facility complies with the National Environmental Policy Act;
(F) Conformity to all applicable state and federal regulations. All personal wireless communications facilities must conform to all applicable state and federal regulations; and
(G) Required information. If the proposed facility transmits in any way, the facility will require the review and written comment of the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) if it is located within the specified distances of MCAS and has the maximum power output delineated in Table No. 9. In accordance with the safe operations of the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS), all transmitter applications that require the review of MCAS must submit the following information:
(1) The longitude and latitude of the location of the proposed personal wireless communications tower;
(2) The mean sea level (MSL) elevation of the site where the communication tower will be located;
(3) The transmission frequencies to be used by the facility; and
(4) The power output of the proposed facility.
(Ord. O2000-35, passed 6-21-2000; Ord. O2002-09, passed 2-20-2002; Ord. O2010-32, passed 7-7-2010; Ord. O2018-014, passed 8-1-2018)
(A) All ground level base stations/equipment cabinets and associated equipment, greater than 75 cubic feet, must be enclosed by a six foot tall or higher painted or stucco masonry wall to screen it from view. Screen walls shall be landscaped with a five foot wide perimeter area according to the landscaping requirements for screening per § 154-20.04.
(B) All roof top mechanical and electronic devices, base stations or similar equipment must be screened from view through the use of a masonry screen wall, parapets or other architectural devices. Rooftop screening shall be considered adequate if it screens all of the base station(s) and associated mechanical and electronic equipment from the view of a pedestrian located at any point on the sidewalk on the opposite side of any adjacent street and at any point on the interior property lines of the subject parcel that do not abut a public right-of-way.
(C) All personal wireless communications facilities must be setback equal to the setback of the principal building on the site or 20 feet from the proposed right-of-way line (as defined by the Major Roadways Plan), whichever is greater.
(D) No personal wireless communication facilities are permitted on any building designated as an individual landmark or are located within a historic district unless such personal wireless communication facilities are approved through the Design and Historic Review Commission.
(Ord. O2009-54, passed 10-21-2009)
(E) No personal wireless communication facilities are permitted on any building within an Aesthetic Overlay (AO) Designation unless such personal wireless communication facilities are approved through the Design Review Commission.
(F) Panel, whip and other low impact antenna are encouraged.
(G) No signage, other than required identification and safety signage, is permitted on any personal wireless communication facilities.
(H) Lighting of any personal wireless communication facility is prohibited unless required by another public agency.
(I) The owner of any personal wireless communication facility must provide the city with a copy of the notice to the FCC of intent to cease operations. Any personal wireless communication facilities and all associated materials not in use for one year must be removed by the owner and the site must be returned to a state compatible with the surrounding vegetation and/or structure at the owners expense.
(J) The owner of any personal wireless communications facility shall notify the city of the change of ownership for any personal wireless communications facility and the notice must include the contact name, address and phone number of the new owner.
(K) The use of lattice towers is discouraged and towers requiring guy wires are not permitted. Monopoles painted to reduce the visual impact and contrast are preferred.
(L) Unless specifically stated, all personal wireless communications facilities are limited by the height limitations of the district in which the property is located.
(M) Legal nonconforming personal wireless communications facilities established prior to this article may continue operation. However, no expansion of the use is allowed until those facilities are brought into compliance with this section. Any personal wireless communication facilities and all associated materials not in use for one year must be removed by the owner and the site must be returned to a state compatible with the surrounding vegetation and/or structure at the owners expense. A change in the principal use of the parcel will require the personal wireless communications facility to be brought into compliance with this section.
(N) Co-location on public facilities cannot interfere with public safety transmission purposes or diminish the security of public assets.
(Ord. O2000-35, passed 6-21-2000; Ord. O2010-32, passed 7-7-2010; Ord. O2018-014, passed 8-1-2018)
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