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.
A.
All outdoor lighting shall be shielded or otherwise contained
so as not to exceed 0.5 footcandle from the property line on which
the light originates.
B.
Exterior lighting fixtures on commercial, industrial, institutional,
and multifamily properties shall conform to the Illuminating Engineer
Society of North America (IESNA) criteria for full cutoff fixtures.
In addition, the lighting levels shall be designed to meet the minimum
requirements of the latest recommended levels set forth by IESNA.
Where no standard from IESNA exists, the Planning Board shall determine
the appropriate level, taking into account levels for the closest
IESNA activity.
C.
Lighting, except as required for security, shall be extinguished
during nonoperating hours in order to minimize the indiscriminate
use of illumination. Where practicable, lighting installations are
encouraged to include timers, sensors, and dimmers to reduce energy
consumption and unnecessary lighting.
A.
Lighting fixtures. All light fixtures are subject to the
following standards:
(1)
Street and commercial lighting fixtures throughout
residential districts and the Village Center District should be distinctive
and pedestrian-scaled at a minimum of 10 feet but no more than 15
feet in height. Parking lots light fixtures should not exceed 15 feet
to 20 feet in height.
(2)
Lighting fixtures should be compatible with the architectural
style and other features of adjacent or nearby buildings.
(3)
Lighting fixtures should be of a consistent architectural
style.
B.
Parking lots. Parking lots shall not exceed light levels
necessary for safety and for locating vehicles at night. The lighting
plan shall be designed so that the parking lot is lit from the outside
perimeter inward and/or incorporate design features with the intent
of eliminating offsite light spillage.
C.
Canopy and roof overhang. Lights installed on canopies
or roof overhangs shall be recessed so that the lens cover is flush
with the bottom surface of the canopy or overhang. Lights shall not
be mounted on the sides or top of the canopy or overhang.
D.
Outdoor signs. Lighting fixtures used to illuminate an
outdoor sign shall be mounted on the top of the sign and shall be
shielded or directed in such a way that the light illuminates the
sign only. Internal illumination of a sign shall be concealed behind
opaque, translucent, or other similar types of glass or plastic.
E.
Bottom-mounted or up-lighting. To minimize unnecessary
lighting, up-lighting shall be allowed for flagpoles that display
federal, state, and/or local government flags only, unless noted otherwise
within this chapter (Article 52, Sign Regulations). Illumination shall
be directed solely onto the object for which it is intended.
F.
Security cameras. Facilities which employ security cameras
may employ appropriate lighting to ensure proper function during all
times when such cameras are in use.
The following types of outdoor lighting are exempt from this
regulation unless otherwise specified:
A.
Street lighting installed by the Village, Ontario County
Highway Department, or the New York State Department of Transportation.
B.
Low-voltage lighting as defined by the National Electric
Code (NEC).
C.
Holiday lighting.
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 types of outdoor lighting shall be prohibited
within the Village, unless otherwise specified:
