A. 
Purpose. Good outdoor lighting benefits everyone. It increases safety, promotes the Village's character, and enhances security. Improperly designed or installed lighting systems can result in excessive glare, light pollution, light trespass, and lead to higher energy costs. Excessive glare can be annoying and may cause safety problems. Light trespass reduces everyone's privacy. Light pollution reduces enjoyment of the night sky. Lighting systems that minimize glare and provide uniform lighting at lower illumination levels will result in pleasing environments that are safe and secure. There is a need for lighting regulations that recognize the benefits of good outdoor lighting and provides clear guidelines for its installation to allow the use of property without the interference of light.
B. 
Intent. The intent of this article is to eliminate problems created by improperly designed and installed outdoor lighting. It is intended to minimize glare and light trespass. All commercial, residential, and community exterior lighting systems shall be installed with the goal of being a "good neighbor," with no unnecessary light shining onto adjacent properties or streets. Appropriately regulated and properly installed outdoor lighting will contribute to the safety and welfare of the residents of the Village of Honeoye Falls and complement the Village's character.
A. 
Outdoor illuminating systems shall be designed and installed in conformance with the latest provisions of this article, New York State Building Code, National Electrical Code, and Village of Honeoye Falls Code, as applicable.
B. 
All existing outdoor lighting systems that do not comply with the requirements of this article that were lawfully installed and operable prior to the effective date of this article shall be considered a preexisting nonconforming outdoor lighting system. Preexisting nonconforming outdoor lighting systems shall be permitted to remain in their current state without any change whatsoever. It is the intent of this provision to allow the continued use and reuse of properties with preexisting nonconforming outdoor lighting systems without mandating full compliance with the provisions of this article.
C. 
Any change to a preexisting nonconforming outdoor light's luminaire type, lamp type, whole or partial fixture replacement or any structural alteration shall require the entire fixture to conform to all applicable requirements of this article.
D. 
Any change in use to an existing property that includes renovations, alterations, additions or other modifications or improvements to the existing building and related site and cumulative modifications completed within a two-year period whose construction value exceeds 50% of the replacement value of the existing building and site improvements shall require all existing outdoor lighting systems to be replaced or modified as required to fully comply with all applicable requirements of this article.
E. 
All existing outdoor lighting at single- and two-family dwellings shall be exempt from this article. All new outdoor lighting and modifications to existing lighting systems at single- and two-family dwellings shall comply with all applicable requirements of this article.
F. 
Incandescent luminaires with lamp wattage of 100 watts or less are exempt from this article.
Outdoor lighting systems shall comply with the following:
A. 
The maximum height of any luminaire shall not exceed 20 feet above grade level.
B. 
The maximum candela value of all exterior luminaires shall fall within the property line.
C. 
Any luminaire facing a neighboring property shall be shielded to keep direct glare from said property.
D. 
The use of IESNA-designated full cutoff luminaires is required for lamp packages with more than 3,500 initial lumens and shielding shall be provided for all luminaires with lamps having more than 1,000 initial lumens.
E. 
Any luminaire within a distance of 2.5 times the mounting height from the property boundary shall have full shielding.
F. 
The maximum illuminance levels for outdoor lighting systems, when measured on a vertical plane at five feet six inches above grade level at the property boundary, for the Village zoning districts shall be as set forth below:
Districts
Before 11:00 p.m. or During Business Hours
After 11:00 p.m. or After Business Hours
R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4
1 lux (0.1 fc)
1 lux (0.1 fc)
NB, CB
3 lux (0.3 fc)
1 lux (0.1 fc)
GB, LI, MI
8 lux (0.8 fc)
2 lux (0.2 fc)
A. 
The color temperature of lamps used in outdoor illumination shall be equal to 3,900K or less.
B. 
All exterior lighting shall contain automatic lighting controls to turn off or reduce the illuminance level of lighting for all nonresidential structures or uses.
C. 
The maximum average horizontal illuminance measured at ground level and maximum average to minimum uniformity ratios in the Village zoning districts shall be as follows:
Districts
Maximum Average Horizontal Illumination During Business Hours or Before 11:00 p.m.
Maximum Average to Minimum Uniformity Ratio
R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4
4 lux (0.4 fc)
6:1
NB, CB
5 lux (0.5 fc)
4:1
GB, LI, MI
10 lux (1.0 fc)
3:1
A. 
Required contents. The applicant for any permit required by any provision of the laws of the Village of Honeoye Falls in connection with proposed work involving outdoor luminaires shall submit evidence that the proposed work will comply with this article. The lighting plan shall contain but shall not necessarily be limited to the following:
(1) 
Scaled photometric plan showing iso-footcandle curves and/or a point-by-point illumination grid at grade level. Provide a calculation summary indicating average, minimum, and maximum illumination levels as well as average-to-minimum uniformity ratio. The plans shall indicate the mounting height and location of all luminaires on the premises and clearly show property boundaries.
(2) 
A luminaire schedule listing the type of luminaire, height and type of pole, and type and wattage of lamp.
(3) 
Description of the luminaire, lamps, supports, reflectors, lighting controls, and other devices and the description may include, but is not limited to, catalog cuts and photometric information for each luminaire.
(4) 
The submission provisions of this article shall not apply to outdoor lighting for single- and two-family dwellings.
B. 
Additional requirements. The ZBA may require additional documentation to ensure that the plans comply with the provisions of this article.
C. 
Subdivision certification. If any subdivision proposes to have installed street or other common or public area outdoor luminaries, the final plat shall contain a statement certifying that the applicable provisions of this article are adhered to.
D. 
Lamp or fixture substitution. Should any luminaires or the type of light source therein be changed after the permit has been issued, a change request must be submitted to the ZBA for its approval, together with adequate information to assure compliance with this article, which must be received prior to substitution.
A. 
Recreational facilities. Any light source permitted by this article may be used for lighting of outdoor recreational facilities (public or private), such as, but not limited to, football fields, soccer fields, baseball fields, softball fields, tennis courts or show areas, provided all of the following conditions are met:
(1) 
Luminaires for parking lots and other areas surrounding the playing field, court, or track shall comply with this article.
(2) 
All luminaires used for event lighting and parking areas shall be shielded as defined in § 190-111 of this article.
(3) 
All events shall be scheduled so as to complete all activity before or as near to 10:30 p.m. as practical, but under no circumstances shall any illumination of the playing field, court, or track be permitted after 11:00 p.m. except to conclude a scheduled event that was in progress before 11:00 p.m. and circumstances prevented concluding before 11:00 p.m.
B. 
Outdoor display. Any luminaires permitted by this article may be used for lighting of outdoor display which are permitted by the Village Code such as, but not limited to, automobile sales or rental, recreational vehicle sales, or building material sales, provided all of the following conditions are met:
(1) 
Luminaires for parking lots and surrounding areas shall comply with this article.
(2) 
All luminaires used for display lighting shall be shielded as defined in § 190-111 of this article.
(3) 
The maximum average horizontal illumination level when measured at ground level during business hours or before 11:00 p.m. shall not exceed 10 footcandles in the first row adjacent to roadways and five footcandles in other rows and entrances. The maximum-to-minimum uniformity ratio shall not exceed 5:1 in the row adjacent to roadways and 10:1 in other rows.
(4) 
Display lot luminaires shall be turned off within 30 minutes after closing of the business. Under no circumstances shall the full illumination of the lot be permitted after 11:00 p.m.
(5) 
Under no circumstance shall the lighting system cause glare on adjacent roadways nor create nuisance glare to surrounding properties as determined by the ZBA.
C. 
Service stations. The maximum average horizontal illumination level, measured at ground level, for lighting systems for automobile service stations, including fuel dispensing areas, shall not exceed five footcandles. All canopy-mounted luminaires at the fuel dispensing area shall be turned off at 11:00 p.m.
D. 
Security lighting. Any lighting used after 11:00 p.m. shall be used as security lighting and the maximum illumination level shall not exceed 0.2 footcandle when measured on a vertical plane five feet six inches above grade level at the property boundary.
A. 
Any person may submit a written request to the ZBA demonstrating a need for a temporary exemption from the provisions of this article. A temporary exemption request shall contain the following information:
(1) 
Specific exemption or exemptions requested;
(2) 
Type and use of luminaires involved;
(3) 
Duration of time requested for the exemption;
(4) 
Type of lamp and calculated lumens;
(5) 
Total wattage of lamp or lamps;
(6) 
Proposed location on premises of the luminaries;
(7) 
Previous temporary exemptions granted;
(8) 
Physical size of luminaires and type of shielding provided;
(9) 
Such other data and information as may be required by the ZBA;
(10) 
The public and/or private benefits that will result from the temporary lighting; and
(11) 
Any annoyance or safety problems that may result from the use of the temporary lighting.
B. 
ZBA response. The ZBA shall have 30 business days from the date of submission of a request for temporary exemption to act. If approved, the exemption shall be valid for a period not greater than 30 days. An approval may be renewed, upon written request, for one additional period not greater than 30 days. The ZBA may grant only one temporary permit and one renewal within any twelve-month period.
A. 
Holiday lighting. Luminaires used for holiday decorations are exempt from the requirements of this article.
B. 
State and federal facilities. Outdoor light fixtures installed on, and in connection with, those facilities and land owned or operated by the federal government or the State of New York, or any department, division, agency or instrumentality thereof, are exempt from all requirements of this article. Voluntary compliance with the intent of this article at those facilities is encouraged.