The lighting of the outside of downtown buildings is encouraged. Decorative lighting should emphasize the architectural features of the building being lit. Sources of lighting should be as unobtrusive as possible. Lighting sources should also be directed, shaded, shielded, or otherwise arranged so as not to produce glare in surrounding properties or public streets.
Downtown business owners are encouraged to light any storefront windows or display windows that are along public streets. Attractive displays of merchandise along with seasonal and holiday arrangements are encouraged to add interest to the downtown pedestrian. Timed light fixtures could also be used for lighting the storefront displays at night.
(Ord. 96-115. Passed 8-26-96.)
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When buildings are razed for parking, it is important to re-establish the "urban wall" destroyed by the demolition. Trees, fences, and other landscape elements can help mitigate the loss, as shown in the drawings below. Street glare is cut by certain trees, and well-placed landscaping adds beauty to the street and property.
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