(a) 
Any use shall be operated so as not to produce glare or direct illumination across the bounding property line from a visible source of illumination of such intensity as to create a nuisance or detract from the use or enjoyment of adjacent property. All outside lights shall be made up of a light source and reflector so selected that acting together the light beam is controlled and not directed across any bounding property line above a height of three feet.
(b) 
The allowable maximum intensity measured at the property line abutting a residential use shall be 0.5 footcandles.
(2006 Code, sec. 28-75; Ordinance 09-05-797, sec. 2 (art. III, sec. 1), adopted 5/18/09)
(a) 
All off-street parking areas for nonresidential uses in nonresidential districts which are used after dark shall be illuminated beginning at sunset and shall remain continually illuminated until sunrise. The level of intensity of illumination, measured at a height of three feet above the pavement surface, shall be a minimum average of 2.0 footcandles, and a minimum level at any point of at least 0.66 footcandles. Illumination shall be uniformly distributed throughout the lighted area at an average-to-minimum uniformity ratio of 3:1.
(b) 
The mounting height of luminaire fixtures shall not exceed the following heights:
Width of Parking Area
Maximum Luminaire Mounting Height
0 - 60 feet
14 feet
61 - 102 feet
20 feet
103 or greater feet
30 feet
(c) 
Standards, poles and fixtures shall be of a single color, compatible with the architecture of the building.
(d) 
All lighting fixtures shall be restricted to down-light, cut-off types or shielded.
(e) 
Low-pressure sodium lighting or lighting of similar color shall not be used.
(f) 
All efforts should be made to install energy efficient lighting.
(g) 
If the establishment is not open, [or during] non-operating hours, lighting should be minimal; for security purposes and entries.
(2006 Code, sec. 28-76; Ordinance 09-05-797, sec. 2 (art. III, sec. 2), adopted 5/18/09; Ordinance 13-02-947, sec. 13, adopted 2/19/13)
(a) 
All outdoor pedestrian areas and uncovered walkways, separate from parking or buildings but essential to the nighttime operation of nonresidential uses within nonresidential districts, shall be continually illuminated between sunset and sunrise. The level of intensity of illumination, measured at the walkway surface, shall be a minimum average of 1 footcandle, distributed at an average-to-minimum uniformity ratio of 5:1.
(b) 
The mounting height of luminaire fixtures shall not exceed 12 feet.
(c) 
Pole- and wall-mounted fixtures mounted above six feet shall be of a down-light or cut-off type.
(2006 Code, sec. 28-77; Ordinance 09-05-797, sec. 2 (art. III, sec. 3), adopted 5/18/09; Ordinance 13-02-947, sec. 14, adopted 2/19/13)
(a) 
Up-lighting shall be concealed or otherwise positioned in such a manner that the light source cannot be seen from any property line of the site on which the light is located.
(b) 
Any linear form of lights such as neon, or connected series of lights such as LED strip lights, shall be prohibited in retail and other non-residential districts under any use, including but not limited to:
(1) 
Attached to or outlining individual windows or storefronts in any way that allows the light source to be visible from the exterior of the building.
(2) 
Attached to or outlining accessory items located on the property, including trees, poles, and accessory structures.
(3) 
This section shall not be construed to restrict any form of lighting permanently affixed to the interior of a structure that causes an indirect trespass of light from the inside.
(4) 
Affirmative defenses:
(A) 
Festoon style low output lights as defined by the NFPA National Electrical Code shall be permitted in retail or commercial districts when placed within an enclosed or fenced patio area, and shall be located at least six feet above the ground.
(B) 
Lit window signs, such as signs designating whether the business is open or closed.
(C) 
Connected series of lights that are designed to light merchandise within windows must be shrouded from exterior view.
(D) 
A business using a linear form of light or connected series of lights at a retail space or building in a manner described by this section on the date of adoption of this section shall remove such lighting by September 1, 2019.
(2006 Code, sec. 28-78; Ordinance 09-05-797, sec. 2 (art. III, sec. 4), adopted 5/18/09; Ordinance 19-07-1134 adopted 7/16/19)
(a) 
Pole- and wall-mounted fixtures mounted above six feet shall be of a down-light or cut-off type.
(b) 
If a rear yard security light is mounted higher than ten feet, it shall be placed at the property line and directed away from adjacent properties.
(2006 Code, sec. 28-79; Ordinance 09-05-797, sec. 2 (art. III, sec. 5), adopted 5/18/09)
(a) 
Lighting for recreational uses such as athletic courts and fields may employ fixtures mounted in excess of the heights described in this article, subject to the approval of the city.
(b) 
Where recreational uses are adjacent to residential uses, separation by streets notwithstanding, and such recreational use is illuminated in such a matter as to produce a light intensity in excess of 0.5 footcandles at the property line of the residential use, or where the light source is exposed to the residential use, live screening consisting of a variety of tree which normally grows to or in excess of a height of 30 feet shall be planted no more than 30 feet on center along the property line abutting the residential use. Further, the tree variety shall maintain a crown width sufficient to form a continuous screen at heights between ten feet and 30 feet above grade. Such trees shall be a minimum of one-half the required height at the time of planting.
(2006 Code, sec. 28-80; Ordinance 09-05-797, sec. 2 (art. III, sec. 6), adopted 5/18/09; Ordinance 13-02-947, sec. 15, adopted 2/19/13)
Lighting provided by governmental entities on public thoroughfares is expressly exempted from this section.
(2006 Code, sec. 28-81; Ordinance 09-05-797, sec. 2 (art. III, sec. 7), adopted 5/18/09)
All fixtures and supports shall be painted or otherwise treated to resist rust and corrosion and shall be maintained in an attractive condition and in a manner compatible with the surrounding architecture.
(2006 Code, sec. 28-82; Ordinance 09-05-797, sec. 2 (art. III, sec. 8), adopted 5/18/09)
(a) 
The planning and zoning commission shall hold a public hearing on any request for a variation or exception to the standards provided by this article. The planning and zoning commission may not recommend a variation or exception unless the planning and zoning commission determines that the variation or exception will not substantially alter the intent of the standards established by this article.
(b) 
All recommendations of the planning and zoning commission under this article shall be forwarded to the city council. When the planning and zoning commission denies a request for a variation or exception to the standards set forth in this article, a hearing before the city council shall be set only if a written appeal is filed by the applicant with the city manager or his/her designee within 15 days of the date of the denial.
(2006 Code, sec. 28-83; Ordinance 09-05-797, sec. 2 (art. III, sec. 9), adopted 5/18/09)