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A. Location and Direction.

1. Building-mounted lights shall be installed so that all light is directed downward except for decorative lighting less than 100 watts fluorescent or the equivalent.

2. No wall packs or similar lights shall be permitted unless the cutoff angle effectively eliminates glare from beyond the property lines.

Figure 4.9-3: Example of Wall Pack Light

3. Lights shall not be mounted above the parapet or above the eave on a pitched roof except for motion-activated security lighting, and decorative lighting.

4. Lights shall not exceed 400 watts of incandescent illuminance or the equivalent.

B. Decorative Lighting.

1. Decorative lighting is permitted to enhance the appearance of a building and/or landscaping provided that all light is cast against the building surface or downward onto a tree or other landscape feature.

2. Decorative lighting shall not exceed 100 watts of incandescent illuminance or the equivalent.

3. All decorative lighting shall be directed away from residential uses located within 300 feet of the façade on which the decorative lighting is mounted, and shall be shielded at all times to reduce light trespass upon adjacent residential uses. As an exception, patio string lighting may be mounted on a façade of a building facing and located within 300 feet of a residential use; provided, that the lighting is turned off between 11:00 pm and 6:00 am.

4. Lighting for special events, emergencies, construction, or holidays shall be exempt from these decorative lighting standards provided that the lighting is discontinued within seven calendar days upon completion of the project or the holiday for which the lighting was provided. (Ord. No. 2019-49 § 1, 08-19-2019)