The purposes of this article are: (1) to assure that outdoor lighting, both on the exterior of structures and along walkways, driveways, and landscape features, maintains the openness and quiet atmosphere of the Town and minimizes excessive use of energy; (2) to provide lighting for safety and adequate lighting for the enjoyment of outdoor use areas, such as around patios and pools; and (3) to prevent lighting which is intrusive and which imposes on the privacy and quiet enjoyment of neighboring properties.
(§ 1, Ord. 390, eff. November 14, 1997; § 2, Ord. 551, eff. November 16, 2014)
No artificial lighting shall be permitted for tennis and other recreation courts, except as provided for in Section 10-1.703(n).
(§ 15, Ord. 299, eff. December 11, 1995; § 1, Ord. 390, eff. November 14, 1997; § 2, Ord. 551, eff. November 16, 2014)
Artificial lighting of swimming pools and spas shall be permitted only under the following conditions:
(a) 
Lights are placed beneath the surface of the water in the pool or spa to illuminate the water.
(b) 
Other exterior lights used to illuminate the surrounding area use the minimum number and wattage of lighting which will safely illuminate the area.
(c) 
No direct light is cast beyond the immediate area of the pool or spa.
(§ 15, Ord. 299, eff. December 11, 1985; § 1, Ord. 390, eff. November 14, 1997; § 2, Ord. 551, eff. November 16, 2014)
High intensity discharge lighting, such as mercury vapor, high and low pressure sodium, and metal halide lighting, is prohibited, except as provided for in Section 10-1.703(n).
(§ 1, Ord. 390, eff. November 14, 1997; § 2, Ord. 551, eff. November 16, 2014)
Outdoor lighting should use the minimum number and wattage lights which will safely illuminate the area. Outdoor light sources shall be shielded so as not to be directly visible from off-site. No more than two lights shall be allowed in setback areas (as defined in Chapter 2 (Zoning) of the Town of Los Altos Hills Municipal Code). Additional lighting may be permitted where it is determined to be necessary to safely illuminate the area or as permitted by Section 10-1.703(n).
(§ 15, Ord. 299, eff. December 11, 1985; § 1, Ord. 390, eff. November 14, 1997; § 2, Ord. 551, eff. November 16, 2014)