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5.4.   EXTERIOR LIGHTING
5.4.1   Purpose and Intent
The purpose of this section is to establish standards for exterior lighting on individual lots to help ensure the safety of motorists and pedestrians traveling on streets, sidewalks, and trails, and to minimize the potential for adverse impacts on properties from excessive light intensity, light trespass, and glare originating on adjacent lots.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
5.4.2.   Applicability
   A.   General. The provisions of this section shall apply to all multi-family, mixed-use, and nonresidential development unless exempted in accordance with Section 5.4.3, Exemptions.
   B.   Expansion or Remodeling. All expansions or remodeling of principal buildings, parking areas, or open uses of land shall comply with these standards, subject to the requirements in Section 7.4, Nonconforming Sites.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
5.4.3.   Exemptions
The following forms of exterior lighting or activities are exempt from the requirements of this section:
   A.   Special events and holiday displays;
   B.   Exterior lighting used exclusively for recreational activities, concerts, plays or other outdoor events that are open to the public, provided that the event or function meets all other applicable requirements of this Ordinance. Such lighting shall be located at least 50 feet from any adjoining residential district or use and shall not be illuminated except during the activity and brief periods immediately before and after the event.
   C.   FAA-required lighting on buildings, towers, or other structures;
   D.   Interior lighting for stadiums, arenas, and similar facilities;
   E.   Security lighting controlled and activated by motion sensor devices that is shielded or aimed towards the ground and that remains lit for a duration of 10 minutes or less;
   F.   Public street lighting;
   G.   Lighting of flags;
   H.   Temporary lighting necessary for construction or emergencies, when used by construction workers or emergency personnel; and
   I.   Exterior lighting associated with single-family detached, single-family attached, and duplex dwellings, except that these forms of development shall be subject to Section 5.4.4, Prohibited Lighting.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
5.4.4.   Prohibited Lighting
The following forms of exterior lighting shall be prohibited:
   A.   Traffic Control Signals.
      1.   Lighting that imitates an official highway or traffic control light or sign; or
      2.   Lighting in the direct line of sight with any traffic control light or sign.
   B.   Flashing or Revolving. Flashing, revolving, or intermittent exterior lighting visible from any lot line or street.
   C.   High Intensity Lighting.
      1.   High intensity light beams, such as searchlights or laser lights, except when used by federal, State, or local authorities; or
      2.   High intensity LED or neon lighting fixtures mounted around the interior or exterior of a window, door, or other architectural feature on a structure.
   D.   Luminous Tube Lighting. Luminous tube lighting (e.g., neon, rope lighting, etc.) is prohibited on building exteriors and in configurations where it outlines a window or glass door from the inside of a structure.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
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