This chapter shall be known as the "Town of Oconomowoc General
Lighting Ordinance."
The purpose of this chapter is protect our health, save energy
and preserve the beauty of the night skies; and to improve nighttime
public safety, utility and security by restricting the nighttime emission
of light rays which are the source of light trespass and/or unnecessary
glare, and/or detrimental to the safety and/or security of persons,
property or vehicular traffic, and/or are detrimental to the traditional
aesthetic values of the Town, and/or unnecessarily restrict persons
from the peaceful enjoyment of their property.
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 jurisdiction as applicable, and under appropriate
permit and inspection. The provisions of this chapter shall apply
to all existing and/or proposed outdoor illuminating devices installed,
replaced, altered, moved or repaired.
As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise, certain words and phrases shall mean the following:
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Any residential, commercial, industrial or mixed-use subdivision
plan or development plan which is submitted to the Town for approval.
FULLY SHIELDED, FULL CUT-OFF 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 luminaire, is projected below the horizontal as determined by
photometric test or certified by the manufacturer. The lighting element
shall not be visible to the naked eye. Any structural part of the
light fixture providing this shielding must be permanently affixed.
GLARE
A light ray emanating directly from a lamp, reflector or
lens such that it falls directly on the eye of the observer.
LIGHT TRESPASS
Light falling where it is not needed or wanted, typically
across property boundaries.
LUMINAIRE
The complete lighting assembly, less the support assembly.
For purposes of determining total light output from a luminaire, lighting
assemblies which include multiple unshielded or partially shielded
lamps on a single pole or standard shall be considered as a single
unit.
SECURITY LIGHTING
Often used as a preventative and corrective measure against
intrusions and other criminal activity on a physical piece of property.
SPOT LAMP
A specific form of lamp designed to direct its output in
a specific direction (a beam) and with a clear or nearly clear glass
envelope. Such lamps are so designated by the manufacturers and typically
used in residential outdoor area lighting.
TEMPORARY LIGHTING
Lighting which does not conform to the provisions of this
chapter and which will not be used for more than one thirty-day period
within a calendar year, with one thirty-day extension. Temporary lighting
is intended for uses which by their nature are of limited duration;
for example, holiday decorations, civic events or construction projects.
TRANSLUCENT
Permitting light to pass through but diffusing it so that
persons, objects, etc., on the opposite side are not clearly visible.
USE, ABANDONMENT OF
The relinquishment of a property or the cessation of a use
or activity by the owner or tenant for a period of six months, excluding
temporary or short-term interruptions for the purpose of remodeling,
maintaining or otherwise improving or rearranging a facility. A use
shall be deemed abandoned when such use is suspended as evidenced
by the cessation of activities or conditions which constitute the
principal use of the property.