§ 535.590. Lighting.

(a) In general. No use or structure shall be operated or occupied as to create light or glare in such an amount or to such a degree or intensity as to constitute a hazardous condition, or as to unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of property by any person of normal sensitivities, or otherwise as to create a public nuisance.

(b)

Specific standards. All uses shall comply with the following standards except as otherwise provided in this section:

(1)

Lighting fixtures shall be effectively arranged so as not to directly or indirectly cause illumination or glare in excess of one-half (½) footcandle measured at the closest property line of any permitted or conditional residential use, and five (5) footcandles measured at the street curb line or nonresidential property line nearest the light source.

(2)

Lighting fixtures shall not exceed two thousand (2,000) lumens (equivalent to a one hundred fifty (150) watt incandescent bulb) unless of a cutoff type that shields the light source from an observer at the closest property line of any permitted or conditional residential use.

(3)

Lighting shall not create a sensation of brightness that is substantially greater than ambient lighting conditions as to cause annoyance, discomfort or decreased visual performance or visibility to a person of normal sensitivities when viewed from any permitted or conditional residential use.

(4)

Lighting shall not create a hazard for vehicular or pedestrian traffic.

(5)

Lighting of building façades or roofs shall be located, aimed and shielded so that light is directed only onto the façade or roof.

(c)

Exceptions. The uses listed below shall be exempt from the provisions of this section as follows:

(1)

Publicly controlled or maintained street lighting and warning, emergency or traffic signals shall be exempt from the requirements of this section.

(2)

Athletic fields and outdoor recreation facilities serving or operated by an institutional or public use that otherwise meet all of the requirements of this zoning ordinance shall be exempt from the requirements of sections (b)(1), (b)(2), and (b)(3) between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., because of their unique requirements for nighttime visibility and limited hours of operations.

(2001-Or-063, § 5, 5-18-01)