(a) 
Prohibition.
It is unlawful for any person to:
(1) 
Install, maintain, or operate any outdoor lighting contrary to the terms of this article.
(2) 
Fail to comply with the terms and conditions set forth in a permit issued under this article.
(b) 
Violations.
(1) 
A violation of the provisions of this article is a class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.00.
(2) 
Each day that a violation exists constitutes a separate offense.
(3) 
Light trespass constitutes a nuisance and is prohibited.
(Ordinance 714 adopted 12/13/2022)
(a) 
No limitation.
Nothing in this article constitutes a waiver of the city's right to bring a civil action to enforce the provisions of this article and to seek all remedies available at law or in equity.
(b) 
Civil penalty.
Pursuant to chapter 54, Texas Government Code, the civil penalty for violation of the terms of this article is $1,000.00 per day a violation exists is established.
(c) 
Stop-work order.
The city may issue a stop-work order if any construction, work, or other activity is being conducted in violation of this article. Upon issuance of the stop-work order, all work on the property subject to the order must cease. No further work shall be undertaken on the project as long as a stop-work order is in effect.
(d) 
Public nuisance.
Any violation of this article that results in light trespass or an unreasonable interference with the common and usual use of any other property is hereby declared to be a public nuisance.
(Ordinance 714 adopted 12/13/2022)
(a) 
Indoor/outdoor lighting.
Exhibit 1.
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(1) 
Elevation view showing an example of a nonresidential application of indoor lighting, labeled "outdoor", which is will be subject to this article. The example presumes the structure in question is not elevated such that any of the luminaires labeled "indoor" may be seen from any other property. If the structure is elevated such that the luminaires labeled "indoor" are visible from another property then, they are actually "outdoor lighting" and subject to this article. All luminaires under skylights or other translucent roofing materials are subject to this article just as the fixtures behind the window are in this example.
(b) 
An illustration of best outdoor lighting practices.
Exhibit 2.
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(1) 
Use shielding to reclaim wasted light and direct it to the area to be lit.
(2) 
Lower the Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) from "cool" white light to "warm" white.
(3) 
Lower the intensity to provide as much light as needed for the application, but no more.
(4) 
Use adaptive controls, e.g., timers, half-night photocells, motion sensors, etc., to limit the hours the light is in use.
(c) 
Light trespass.
Exhibit 3.
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(d) 
Unacceptable fixtures and acceptable fixtures.
Exhibit 4.
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(e) 
Internally illuminated signs.
Exhibit 5.
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(Ordinance 714 adopted 12/13/2022)