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32-2021]
The outdoor lighting regulations of this article are primarily
intended to advance the general purposes of this Zoning Ordinance
and to:
(a)
Provide adequate light for safety and security;
(b)
Promote efficient and cost-effective lighting and to conserve
energy;
(c)
Reduce light pollution, light trespass, glare and offensive
light sources;
(d)
To help avoid unsafe and unpleasant conditions as the result
of poorly designed or installed outdoor lighting; and
(e)
To discourage excessive lighting.
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32-2021]
The outdoor lighting regulations of this article apply to all outdoor lighting installed after the effective date specified in § 90-10.30, except that they do not apply to any of the following:
(a)
Public street lights;
(b)
Approved signs;
(c)
Safety lights required by state or federal regulations;
(d)
Spotlighting of official government flags, provided that such
lighting consists of no more than one fully shielded spotlight light
fixture placed as close to the base of the flagpole as reasonably
possible;
(e)
Outdoor lighting used exclusively for and during public recreational
activities, sporting events at stadiums and ball fields or other outdoor
public spaces or venues, provided such lighting is extinguished by
11:00 p.m.;
(f)
Low-voltage (12 volt maximum), low-wattage ornamental landscape
lighting fixtures, and solar operated light fixtures with self-contained
rechargeable batteries, provided that any single light fixture does
not exceed 100 lumens, based on the manufacturer's specifications.
(g)
Soffit or wall-mounted luminaries that are permanently attached
to buildings occupied by one or two dwelling units, provided that
they are mounted below the eave and directed away from abutting residential
uses.
(h)
Outdoor lighting used for emergency equipment and work conducted
in the interest of law enforcement or for public health, safety or
welfare;
(i)
Outdoor lighting in association with special events approved
by the Village; and
(j)
Customary holiday lights displayed for no more than 30 days
before or after the subject holiday.
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The following light fixtures and sources are prohibited:
(a)
Mercury vapor lamps;
(b)
Low-pressure sodium lamps;
(c)
Blinking, flashing, moving, revolving, flickering, changing
intensity or color, and chase lighting;
(d)
Any light fixture that may be confused with or construed as
a traffic control device or emergency vehicle lights;
(e)
Any upward-oriented lighting except as otherwise expressly allowed
in this article;
(f)
Searchlights, beacons, and laser source light fixtures;
(g)
Exposed linear lamps that include, without limitation, neon,
light-emitting diode (LED), and fluorescent lighting, primarily intended
as an architectural highlight to attract attention or used as a means
of identification or advertisement;
(h)
Any lamp or bulb, except for seasonal displays and landscape
ornamental lighting, that is visible beyond the property line of the
lot on which it is located; and
(i)
Any lamp or bulb with a correlated color temperature (CCT) that
exceeds 3,000° Kelvin, based on the manufacturer's specifications.
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(a)
Shielding. All light sources must be concealed or fully shielded
to minimize the potential for glare and unnecessary diffusion and
light trespass onto adjacent property.
(b)
Fixture Height. Freestanding lighting fixtures, including base,
pole and luminaire, may not exceed the height limits of Table 90-425-1.
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Table 90-425-1 Maximum Fixture Heights
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Location
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R Districts
(feet)
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P Districts
(feet)
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All Other Districts
(feet)
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In parking lots
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20
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25, but 20 within 50 feet of R zoned lot
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30, but 20 within 50 feet of R district
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In parking lots and outdoor storage areas 3 acres or larger
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20
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35, but 20 within 50 feet of R district
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All other areas
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15
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20
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15
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(c)
Maximum light levels at lot lines.
(1)
The maximum light level at any point on a lot line may not exceed
0.5 footcandles within or adjacent to a residential zoning district
or 2.0 footcandles within all other zoning districts.
(2)
The maximum light level at any point on a lot line butting a
public right-of-way may not exceed 1.2 footcandles.
(3)
Illumination measurements must be taken from the top of the
fence or wall along the lot line or at a height of 4.5 feet above
finished grade at the lot line if there is no fence or wall.
(4)
Lighting intensity regulations of this section do not apply
to abutting properties under common ownership.
(d)
Minimum parking lot lighting. A minimum of 0.5 foot-candle of
illumination is required in all parking areas, including the parking
surface and drive aisles.
(e)
Lights adjacent to residential zoning districts, residential
uses, or public rights-of-way. Any light fixture located within 10
feet of an R-zoned, a lot occupied by a residential dwelling unit,
or a public right-of-way must be:
(f)
Building-mounted lighting. Building-mounted security light fixtures
such as wall packs may not project above the fascia or roof line of
the building and must be full cut-off. Building-mounted fixtures may
not be substituted for parking area or walkway lighting and are restricted
to use in loading areas, storage areas, service areas, and similar
locations.
(g)
Canopy lighting. Lighting fixtures mounted under fueling station,
automatic teller machine, and similar canopies must be aimed downward
and installed so that the bottom of the light fixture or its lens,
whichever is lower, is recessed or mounted flush with the bottom surface
of the canopy. A full cutoff light fixture may project below the underside
of a canopy. All light emitted by an under-canopy fixture must be
substantially confined to the ground surface directly beneath the
perimeter of the canopy. No lights are permitted on the top or sides
of a canopy.
(h)
Architectural lighting of building facades. The lighting of
a building facade for architectural, aesthetic, or decorative purposes
is permitted subject to the following restrictions:
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(a)
When required. Outdoor lighting plans must be included with
all required site plans, or if no site plan is required, with building
permit applications, provided that lighting plans are required for
residential projects only when any single outdoor light fixture exceeds
2,050 lumens output, based on the manufacturer's specifications.
(b)
Required information. Lighting plans must include the following
information:
(1)
Plans indicating the location, type, intensity, and height of
luminaires including both building- and ground-mounted fixtures;
(2)
A description of the luminaires, including lamps, poles or other
supports and shielding devices, which may be provided as catalogue
illustrations from the manufacturer;
(3)
Photometric data, such as that furnished by the manufacturer,
showing the angle of light emission and the foot-candles on the ground;
and
(4)
Additional information as may be required by the Zoning Administrator
in order to determine compliance with this article.
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(a)
Light levels expressed in terms of maximum foot-candles must
be measured with a direct-reading, light meter.
(b)
For the purpose of measuring footcandles along property lines,
the light meter's sensor must be located at the top of any visual
screening fence or wall along on the property line (or at a height
of four feet above finished grade at the property line if there is
no fence or wall), aimed towards the subject property in horizontal
position. Readings must be recorded after the value has stabilized.
Measurements are made after establishment of darkness, first with
the light sources to be measured illuminated, and then with those
light sources extinguished. The difference between these readings
must then be compared to the maximum allowed illumination at the property
line. In this way, contributions to light levels by the moon and other
ambient light sources are eliminated and the light intensity from
the subject light sources can be accurately determined.
The definitions of this section supplement the general definitions
for the purpose of interpreting and administering the outdoor lighting
regulations of this article. As used in this article, the following
terms shall have the meanings indicated:
A complete lighting assembly (including the lamp, housing,
reflectors, lenses, and shields), less the support assembly (pole
or mounting bracket); a light fixture. Includes luminous tubes, lamps
or similar devices, permanently installed or portable, used for illumination,
decoration, or advertisement.
A quantitative unit measuring the amount of light cast onto
a given point, measured as one lumen per square foot.
A light fixture shielded or constructed in such a manner
that it emits no light above the horizontal plane through the luminaire's
lowest light-emitting part.
Intense or blinding light that is sufficiently brighter than
the level to which the eyes are adapted, to cause visual discomfort,
or loss of visual performance and ability.
The element of a lighting fixture that is the point of origin
of the lumens emitted by the fixture.
Light falling where it is not wanted or needed including
spill light and obtrusive light.
A quantitative unit measuring the amount of light emitted
by a light source.
