§ 30-13.3. Exterior lighting.

(a)

Light Trespass and Distraction.

(1)

The following types of light trespass are prohibited:

(A)

No exterior lighting may glare into, or upon, any adjacent lots.

(B)

No exterior lighting may be used in any manner that could interfere with the safe movement of motor vehicles on public or private streets and alleys.

(C)

The light level must be no greater than one-half (0.5) footcandle at any property line.

(2)

The following types of light distraction are prohibited:

(A)

Any light not designed for roadway illumination that produces direct or reflected glare that could disturb the operator of a motor vehicle.

(B)

Any light that may be confused with, or construed as, a traffic control device, except as authorized by state, federal or local government.

(b)

Unshielded Lighting. The use of unshielded lighting, including incandescent light bulbs hung or strung on poles, wires or any other type of support, is prohibited, except on a temporary basis in areas where approved carnivals/circuses, fairs, or other similar temporary uses are held and only when such activities are taking place.

(c)

Light Pole and Building-Mounted Lighting Heights. The maximum height of light poles on private property, as measured from grade at the base to the bottom of the luminaire, is specified below, unless otherwise required by the Building Code. These standards do not apply to public right-of-way lighting. Permitted light pole heights are as follows:

(1)

Non-Residential Uses.

(A)

Lights poles and building-mounted fixtures must be designed with fully shielded luminaires. Such poles or mounts must not exceed eighteen (18) feet in height.

(B)

All new lighting for outdoor recreational facilities, such as those at parks, recreation centers, and golf courses, are a special use. In addition to the special use standards, outdoor lighting must meet the requirements of Paragraph (a) above. Outdoor lighting for playing fields located in a park or recreation center may be located and mounted at heights up to seventy (70) feet, provided that any structure on which such lights are mounted is located a minimum of twenty (20) feet from any residential lot line and special use approval is obtained.

(2)

Residential Uses. Light poles for single-family and two-unit dwellings are limited to eight (8) feet in height. Light poles for townhouse/stacked flat and multi-family uses are limited to fifteen (15) feet in height. Lighting, including under-soffit lighting mounted upon a single-family, two-unit or townhouse/stacked flat residential dwelling may not be mounted higher than fifteen (15) feet above grade.

(Code 1993, § 20-13.3)