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  2. CHAPTER 7. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  3. Article 7.4. Site Lighting

Sec. 7.4.1. Applicability

  1. General
    1. This Article does not apply to lighting installed in the public right-of-way or along any greenway.
    2. The installation of site lighting, replacement of site lighting and changes to existing light fixture wattage, type of fixture, mounting or fixture location shall be made in strict compliance with this UDO.
    3. Routine maintenance, including changing the lamp, ballast, starter, photo control, fixture housing, lens and other required components, is permitted for all existing fixtures.
  2. Change in Use
    A change in use does not trigger application of this Article except when there is a specific use standard requiring site lighting for a new use.
  3. Permit Required
    A permit is required for work involving site lighting. Documentation must be submitted that states the proposed site lighting complies with the provisions of this UDO. At a minimum, the documentation submitted must contain the following:
    1. A point-by-point footcandle array in a printout format indicating the location and aiming of illuminating devices. The printout must indicate compliance with required footcandle limitations.
    2. Description of the illuminating devices, fixtures, lamps, supports, reflectors, poles, raised foundations and other devices, including but not limited to manufacturers or electric utility catalog specification sheets and photometric report indicating fixture classification.
    3. The Development Services Director may waive any or all of the above permit requirements, provided the applicant can otherwise demonstrate compliance with this UDO.

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  • Article 7.4. Site Lighting
  • Sec. 7.4.2. Light Level Measuring
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UDO Chapters

  • CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
  • CHAPTER 2. RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
  • CHAPTER 3. MIXED USE DISTRICTS
  • CHAPTER 4. SPECIAL DISTRICTS
  • CHAPTER 5. OVERLAY DISTRICTS
  • CHAPTER 6. USE REGULATIONS
  • CHAPTER 7. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  • CHAPTER 8. SUBDIVISION & SITE PLAN STANDARDS
  • CHAPTER 9. NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION
  • CHAPTER 10. ADMINISTRATION
  • CHAPTER 11. BUILDING AND HOUSING CODE
  • CHAPTER 12. DEFINITIONS
  • HISTORY TABLE
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  • Article 7.1. Parking
  • Article 7.2. Landscaping and Screening
  • Article 7.3. Signs
  • Article 7.4. Site Lighting
    • Sec. 7.4.1. Applicability
    • Sec. 7.4.2. Light Level Measuring
    • Sec. 7.4.3. Prohibited Sources
    • Sec. 7.4.4. Design and Installation Requirements
    • Sec. 7.4.5. Parking and Pedestrian Areas
    • Sec. 7.4.6. Flood Lights and Flood Lamps
    • Sec. 7.4.7. Vehicular Canopies
    • Sec. 7.4.8. Outdoor Recreation Fields and Performance Areas
    • Sec. 7.4.9. Signs
    • Sec. 7.4.10. Building and Security Lighting
    • Sec. 7.4.11. Parking Structures
    • Sec. 7.4.12. Design Alternate Findings
  • Article 7.5. Outdoor Display and Storage

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