Purpose
Encourage quality site lighting design while providing a sense of safety and security by reducing excessive light levels, light trespass, and glare.
View Zoning Ordinance Article VII Sec. 7.600 - Outdoor Lighting
Encourage quality site lighting design while providing a sense of safety and security by reducing excessive light levels, light trespass, and glare.
View Zoning Ordinance Article VII Sec. 7.600 - Outdoor Lighting
Ambient Light Level * | Average | Maximum |
---|---|---|
E-1 - Intrinsically Dark Areas | 1 | 4 |
E-2 - Estate/Rural Areas | 1.5 | 6 |
E-3 - Suburban Areas | 2 | 8 |
E-4 - Urban/Pedestrian Activity Areas | 2.5 | 10 |
Ambient Light Level * | Footcandles |
---|---|
E-1 - Intrinsically Dark Areas | 0.1 |
E-2 - Estate/Rural Areas | 0.3 |
E-3 - Suburban Areas | 0.8 |
E-4 - Urban/Pedestrian Activity Areas | 1.5 |
* Refer to Design Standards and Policies Manual for general Environmental Zone Locations (E-#). These locations are a guide, but are not conclusive and are subject to the approval of the Development Review Board.
All exterior fixture lighting manufacture cut sheets (to be provided on 24”x36” paper). Each cut sheet shall clearly identify the light fixture manufacture number utilized, the plan cross-reference identification, and be legible. (State law prohibits Mercury Vapor lighting.)