As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
GLARE
Any artificial light which shines with a strong or steady
light.
LAND
Comprising not only buildings but the ground, soil or earth
as commonly understood.
STRUCTURE
A dwelling, pole or elevated object or a building or other
structured improvement on any premises of such physical size as to
be capable of having attached thereto or incorporated thereon, on
the exterior, artificial lighting by means of electrical, gas or other
luminescent fixtures.
The general purpose of this chapter is to protect and promote
the public health, safety and welfare, the quality of life, the Village's
unique character, and the ability to view the night sky by establishing
regulations and a process for review of exterior lighting.
This chapter is enacted pursuant to the authority given any
municipality of this state to enact ordinances which the governing
body deems necessary and proper for the good government, order or
protection of persons and property and for the preservation of the
public health, safety and welfare of the Village of Orchard Park and
its inhabitants.
Any person or persons responsible for such nuisance or annoying
lighting as described hereinbefore, whether owner, lessee or lessees
or others using any premises with or without the permission of the
owner, violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon
conviction thereof, a complaint having been made, be subject to a
fine not exceeding $250 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding
15 days, or to both fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the
court. Each day a particular violation shall continue shall constitute
a separate offense.