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A.
To provide sufficient lighting for outdoor areas
ensuring the security of property and the safety of people in parking facilities, walkways, driveways, building entrances, loading areas, and common areas.
B.
To prevent adverse effects of inappropriate lighting, including glare, light trespass onto adjoining
properties, light pollution, sky glow, and energy
waste.
C.
To mitigate light pollution to align with dark sky environmental
initiatives as much as possible.
D.
To encourage energy efficient lighting and the conservation of energy
throughout the City of Holland.
E.
Light Pollution Diagram. The image below shows how light pollution
results from fixtures that are not oriented directly
downward. The slight angle of the fixture in the
image allows light to escape above the level of the light
source and into the sky. This is the source of sky
glow that create a nighttime ambient light and interferes
with human sleep patterns and the natural ecosystem.
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Editor's Note: The title of this section was amended 2-2-2022 by Ord. No. 1812.
[7-21-2021 by Ord. No. 1796]
A.
The provisions of this section shall apply to all properties requiring site plan approval.
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Prohibited
Fixtures that produce glare and light trespass
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Limited
Decorative fixtures shall be permitted if the light trespass
is 18% or less.
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Permitted
Fixtures that shield the light source to minimize glare and
light trespass and to facilitate better vision at night
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This graphic is meant to be illustrative and is
not regulatory in and of itself.
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[7-21-2021 by Ord. No. 1796]
A. 
Light levels shall be measured in footcandles, which are equal to one lumen per square foot,
as demonstrated in the graphic to the right.
B.
Maximum property line footcandles shall be 0.5 footcandle on any property line abutting
a residential use with one to four dwelling units.
C.
Maximum site footcandles shall be 15 footcandles anywhere on any property.
D.
Maximum light temperature for all fixtures shall
be a maximum of 4,000° Kelvin on CCT Scale.
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Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) Scale
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E.
A photometric plan of the entire property, including property lines,
shall be submitted with site plan applications when
outdoor lighting is proposed. The photometric plan
shall show light levels at a minimum of ten-foot intervals throughout
the site. An example of a photometric plan is pictured below. See Section 39-12.09.
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[7-21-2021 by Ord. No. 1796]
A.
Downward facing. All outdoor lighting, unless otherwise
specified herein, shall be downward facing to reduce glare and shall be arranged to direct and deflect light away from adjacent uses.
B.
Decorative post-top lighting. A maximum of 18% of light may trespass
above the ninety-degree angle.
C.
Location. Light poles shall be located in a manner that will not
interfere with pedestrian, bicycle, or vehicle circulation.
D.
Height shall be the maximum building height allowed in the zone district unless the freestanding light fixture is within 200 feet of a residential zone district, then the height shall be 20 feet maximum. Light fixtures in the Airport Overlay District shall comply with Section 39-2.20.
E.
Ornamental lighting is intended to set a mood, create
a play of shadows, or highlight a given area or element. It is not
permitted for signage, advertising, parking lots,
working areas, safety, or security. Ornamental lighting shall be a hidden source but shall not need to be directed downward
90° if it is designed to directly illuminate a building, landscaping, or structure. Ornamental lighting shall not have any movement or simulation of movement
or change color. Each ornamental lighting fixture shall be a maximum of 2,000 lumens.
[7-21-2021 by Ord. No. 1796]
The following lighting is prohibited:
[7-21-2021 by Ord. No. 1796]
A.
The following light fixtures shall be exempt from
this article:
1.
Temporary lighting necessary for construction work
or emergencies, which is discontinued immediately upon completion
of the construction work or abatement of the emergency. Light fixtures may remain in place and not be activated except
for emergencies.
2.
Special temporary noncommercial lighting, provided
that it is used for a maximum of 90 days.
3.
ED Zone District lighting, except for lighting within parking lots, which shall still be subject
to this article.
4.
Publicly owned outdoor recreational use lighting.
5.
County, state, or federal government-required lighting, including, but not limited to, airport lighting and lighting of wireless communication
towers.
6.
Streetlighting: shall be determined by the Holland Board of Public
Works.
7.
Freestanding light fixtures less than 18 inches
tall and not upward-directed.
8.
In-ground lighting designed to promote pedestrian
safety.
9.
Underwater lighting for fountains, swimming pools,
and other bodies of water shall be exempt from the lamp type and shielding
provisions of this article, but shall comply with all other regulations.
10.
U.S. flag lighting, as recommended by the Flag
Code, provided that the spotlights illuminate only the flag and shall
be a maximum of 7,000 lumens.
[7-21-2021 by Ord. No. 1796]
A.
The provisions of this may be waived by special land use approval by the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission shall only approve the special land
use if it is determined that the lighting in question meets the criteria in Section 39-12.08D. If the fixture approved through special land use approval is removed, then the
special land use shall be considered void, and a new special land
use shall be required prior to the installation of any light fixture on the site that does not conform
to this article.
