The purpose of this article is to provide regulations for outdoor lighting to achieve the following objectives:
A. 
Allow for the provision of outdoor lighting as needed for visibility, security and as an accent to architectural and/or landscape features.
B. 
Permit the use of exterior lighting that does not exceed the minimum levels specified in the International Dark Sky Association and the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America recommended practices for night-time safety, utility, security, productivity, enjoyment, and commerce.
C. 
Minimize adverse off-site impacts of lighting such as light trespass, and obtrusive light.
D. 
Curtail light pollution, reduce skyglow and improve the nighttime environment.
E. 
Help protect the natural environment from the adverse effects of night lighting from gas or electric sources.
F. 
Conserve energy and resources to the greatest extent possible.
A. 
Uses subject to regulation. These regulations shall apply to all outdoor lighting on any property utilized for the following purposes:
(1) 
Nonresidential uses, including industrial uses;
(2) 
Mixed-uses, whether located on the same site or within the same structure; and
(3) 
Multifamily dwellings over four units.
B. 
Site plan review. For uses which require a site plan review, the Planning Board may require a lighting site plan to be submitted showing the location, number, type/style, mounting height, and lighting levels produced on the ground (i.e., photometric report). All other uses shall conform to the general requirements contained herein.
A. 
Average levels of illumination for all building, landscaping, and parking shall not exceed the levels set forth and shall not encroach or trespass upon adjacent properties and shall be so arranged as to prevent direct glare onto any adjacent property or highway. Illumination design should establish a hierarchy of lighting to insure a smooth transition from bright areas to those with subdued lighting.
B. 
Exterior lighting fixtures on commercial, industrial, institutional, and multifamily properties shall conform to the Illuminating Engineer Society of North America (IESNA) criteria for full cutoff fixtures. In addition, the lighting levels shall be designed to meet the minimum requirements of the latest recommended levels set forth by IESNA. Where no standard from IESNA exists, the Planning Board shall determine the appropriate level, taking into account levels for the closest IESNA activity.
C. 
Lighting, except as required for security, shall be extinguished during nonoperating hours in order to minimize the indiscriminate use of illumination. Where practicable, lighting installations are encouraged to include timers, sensors, and dimmers to reduce energy consumption and unnecessary lighting.
A. 
Lighting fixtures. All light fixtures are subject to the following standards:
(1) 
All exterior lighting fixtures shall be dark sky compliant.
(2) 
Street and commercial lighting fixtures throughout residential districts should be distinctive and pedestrian-scaled at a minimum of 10 feet but no more than 15 feet in height. Parking lots light fixtures should not exceed 20 feet in height.
(3) 
Lighting fixtures should be compatible with the architectural style and other features of adjacent buildings.
(4) 
Lighting fixtures should be of a consistent architectural style and utilize a design that allows light trespass to be fully shielded or fully cutoff.
B. 
Parking lots. Parking lots shall not exceed light levels necessary for safety and for locating vehicles at night. The lighting plan shall be designed so that the parking lot is lit from the outside perimeter inward and/or incorporate design features with the intent of eliminating offsite light spillage. Parking and circulation lighting fixtures are required to have 90° cutoff type luminaire(s) to prevent light above the fixture. A lighting plan shall be required for all lighting with parking of over five vehicles or site application greater than 20,000 square feet.
C. 
Wall pack units. Wall-pack units are required to be opaque shielded or have optics that provide a cutoff angle of 70° or less.
D. 
Spot or flood type lighting. Spot or flood type lighting attached to a structure shall not exceed 20 feet in height and have cutoff angle shields of 70° or more.
E. 
Canopy and roof overhang. Lights installed on canopies or roof overhangs shall be recessed so that the lens cover is flush with the bottom surface of the canopy or overhang. Lights shall not be mounted on the sides or top of the canopy or overhang.
F. 
Outdoor signs. Lighting fixtures used to illuminate an outdoor sign shall be mounted on the top of the sign and shall be shielded or directed in such a way that the light illuminates the sign only. Internal illumination of a sign shall be concealed behind opaque, translucent, or other similar types of glass or plastic. Signs may be externally illuminated using incandescent or florescent sources and/or metal halide sources. Such sources not exceeding 150 watts may be used for exterior sign illumination by a special permit.
G. 
Security cameras. Facilities which employ security cameras may employ appropriate lighting to ensure proper function during all times when such cameras are in use.
A. 
Light trespass shall be limited to the following:
(1) 
In all zoning districts, at the pavement edge of adjoining public roads: a maximum of 0.5 footcandle, except for site access points where a maximum of one footcandle at the pavement edge is permitted.
(2) 
Residential districts and where an adjacent property is in a residential district: a maximum of 0.2 footcandle 25 feet beyond the property line or at the dwelling unit, whichever is less.
(3) 
Nonresidential districts. Light trespass shall be based upon adjoining uses and light levels to insure that IESNA standards are not exceeded.
The following types of outdoor lighting are exempt from this regulation unless otherwise specified:
A. 
Street lighting installed by the Town, Monroe County Department of Transportation, or the NYS Department of Transportation.
B. 
Low-voltage lighting as defined by the National Electric Code (NEC).
C. 
Holiday lighting.
D. 
Temporary construction and emergency lighting needed by police, emergency or highway crews, provided the light is extinguished upon completion of the work.
E. 
Hazard warning lights required by a federal or state regulatory agency, except that all fixtures used must be as close as possible to the federally required minimum output.
F. 
Lighting associated with farm or agricultural operations. However, farm or agricultural operations within 100 feet of an adjacent residential dwelling shall be shielded to prevent light trespass onto the adjoining property.
All outdoor lighting lawfully existing prior to the effective date of this chapter shall be deemed conforming to this section except that:
A. 
No installation of new luminaries (e.g., fixture and bulbs) shall be permitted unless in conformance to this section.
B. 
All outdoor lighting that, in the opinion of the Code Enforcement Officer, is causing a glare on adjoining roadways or properties shall be required to submit lighting details to the Code Enforcement Officer showing that the existing lighting meets the requirements of this section or how such lighting will be brought into conformance. Any outdoor lighting fixture, with the exception of incandescent fixtures up to 150-watt intensity per light source, shall be shielded from above in such a manner that:
(1) 
The edge of the shield is below the light source.
(2) 
Direct rays of the light source are confined to the property boundaries.
(3) 
Direct rays are prevented from escaping toward the sky.
C. 
For the purpose of these provisions, "light source" includes any refractor, reflector or globe.
D. 
To address safety issues and/or complaints a review and report by the New York State Department of Transportation and/or Utilities company study and report or engineering plan or study may be required of all lighting for all sites by the Planning Board as part of site plan review or by the Code Enforcement Officer for enforcement.
The following types of outdoor lighting shall be prohibited within the Town, unless otherwise specified:
A. 
Blinking, flashing, strobe or search lights.
B. 
Exposed strip lighting used to illuminate building facades or signs.
C. 
Any light that may be confused with or construed as a traffic control device.
D. 
Roof-mounted lighting.
E. 
Mercury vapor lighting.
A. 
Temporary lighting shall be for a period of less than seven days for the following:
(1) 
Civic uses.
(2) 
Carnival, fair, circus.
B. 
Construction or emergency lighting shall be discontinued immediately upon completion of construction work or abatement of the emergency necessitating lighting.
C. 
Lighting associated with agricultural operations within an established New York State Agricultural District shall be exempt from these provisions.
A. 
All development applications subject to the site plan review with outdoor lighting components shall include a lighting plan in accordance with this section.
B. 
A lighting plan shall be provided showing conformity with standards contained in this section. Such plan shall indicate the location, type of lamp, luminaire, mounting height, source lumens, illuminance, and glare control options, if any, for each light source and area. Illuminance may be plotted by using manufacturer's photometric charts or the Planning Board may require ISO footcandle drawings to examine the interaction of all lighting on the site. Any additional documentation necessary to show conformance to the standards set forth in this section.
C. 
Additions or changes to an approved lighting plan shall be considered under site plan review and a public hearing may be held at the option of the Planning Board.
D. 
All other uses documentation as required and determined by the Code Enforcement Officer to show conformance with the standards set forth in this section.