(a) 
This section contains the electrical and mechanical codes for the city. The purpose and intent of this section is to provide certain minimum standards, provisions and requirements for suitable design, materials and methods of installation, construction, alteration, maintenance or repair of electrical and mechanical systems and to safeguard persons and property from hazards which may arise from the use of electricity or heating, ventilating, cooling, refrigeration systems, incinerators and other miscellaneous heat-producing appliances.
(b) 
No additional overhead wiring shall be allowed without specific approval of the code official or authorized designee.
(Ordinance 2019-08-26-02 adopted 8/26/19)
(a) 
Residential.
The city may authorize the installation of only dark sky friendly lighting with exceptions noted in section 24.04.001(c).
(b) 
Commercial and multifamily.
Refer to the city’s development ordinance for specific requirements.
(c) 
Exterior equipment.
(1) 
Air-conditioning compressors, heat pumps, fuel storage tanks, freestanding electrical equipment, rain collection barrels and equipment, and other similar equipment shall be screened from view and shall not be located within any building setback area or public utility easement.
(2) 
Propane tanks must be located at least ten (10) feet from property lines and ten (10) feet from structures.
(3) 
Window and wall air-conditioning units are not permitted.
(4) 
Commercial and multifamily freestanding electric and communications facilities will be fenced to screen from view.
(5) 
Rooftop air-conditioning units are prohibited on residential structures.
(6) 
Each dwelling shall have concealed solid waste containers which must be inaccessible to dogs and other animals and which must not be visible from a public street or adjoining properties.
(7) 
Commercial buildings or multifamily developments shall have completely screened commercial solid waste containers. The containers must be placed on concrete slabs and must be accessible without obstructing traffic flow, parking spaces, driveways, or fire lanes. Gates must be kept closed at all times.
(d) 
Solar systems.
No roof-mounted solar panels will exceed the maximum approved roof ridge line height. Ground-mounted solar panels will not be located within building setbacks or public utility easements. All ground-mounted solar panels must be adequately screened from view from public streets and adjoining properties. Solar panels will not be reflective. Exposed solar piping or conduit on roofs is prohibited.
(e) 
Antennas.
(1) 
No radio or television antennas of any type shall be constructed or installed in the city. In no case shall such devices be constructed within any building setback or public utility easement.
(2) 
Exception: Dishes less than 20 inches in diameter (residential) or 36 inches in diameter (commercial) and attached to the main structure.
(f) 
Wind turbines.
Wind turbines of any kind are prohibited.
(g) 
Dark skies principles. All exterior lights and sign illumination shall be designed, located, installed and directed in such a manner as to:
(1) 
Provide no more than the appropriate amount of lighting and at the appropriate times.
(2) 
Minimize glare, light pollution and eliminate light trespass.
(3) 
Shield all lamps within any luminaire from direct view from any other property.
(4) 
Employ gradual, even distribution of light while minimizing sharp contrasts between lit areas and the darker surroundings.
(5) 
Include controls which allow the lighting to be dimmed either automatically or manually.
(6) 
Have a color temperature less than 3,000° Kelvin.
(Ordinance 2019-08-26-02 adopted 8/26/19; Ordinance 2023-09-05-02 adopted 9/5/2023)