Quality lighting returns a sense of balance to the night, and
gives a hospitable appearance to our towns and cities when the sun
goes down. Quality lighting brings other substantial benefits as well.
Lack of glare and excessive illumination improve visibility, especially
to the aging eye.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
FULLY SHIELDED LIGHT FIXTURE
A lighting fixture constructed in such a manner that all
light emitted by the fixture, either directly from the lamp or a diffusing
element, or indirectly by reflection or refraction from any part of
the fixture, is projected below the horizontal as determined by photometric
test or certified by the manufacturer. Any structural part of the
light fixture providing this shielding must be permanently affixed.
All outdoor illuminating devices shall be installed in conformance
with the provisions of this chapter, the Building Code, the Electrical
Code, and the Sign Code of the Town and state as applicable, and under
appropriate permit and inspection.
The provisions of this chapter shall be administered and enforced
by the Shelter Island Police Department and the Shelter Island Building
Department.