The purpose of this section is to establish regulations to allow
for outdoor illumination levels which are appropriate for the use,
while promoting safety and security, and minimizing the undesirable
side effects of excessive illumination such as glare, light trespass,
and light pollution. Over time, it is the intent that this section
will allow for reasonably uniform illumination levels in the community.
This regulation shall apply to all new outdoor lighting fixtures,
the expansion and alteration of existing fixtures, as well as the
replacement of lighting fixtures, except any repair or maintenance.
For uses which require a site plan review, the Planning Board
may require a lighting site plan to be submitted showing the location,
number, type/style, mounting height, and lighting levels produced
on the ground (i.e., photometric report). All other uses shall conform
to the general requirements contained herein.
The following types of outdoor lighting are exempt from this
regulation unless otherwise specified:
A. Street lighting installed by the Town or Villages, Broome County
Highway Department, or the New York State Department of Transportation.
B. Low-voltage lighting as defined by the National Electric Code (NEC).
D. Temporary construction and emergency lighting needed by police, emergency
or highway crews, provided the light is extinguished upon completion
of the work.
E. Hazard warning lights required by a federal or state regulatory agency,
except that all fixtures used must be as close as possible to the
federally required minimum output.
F. Lighting associated with farm or agricultural operations. However,
farm or agricultural operations within 100 feet of an adjacent residential
dwelling shall be shielded to prevent light trespass onto the adjoining
property.
The following lighting is prohibited:
A. Blinking, flashing, strobe or search lights.
B. Exposed strip lighting used to illuminate building facades or signs.
C. Any light that may be confused with or construed as a traffic control
device.