A. To reduce overall energy consumption and eliminate unneeded lighting, exterior lighting installations shall include timers, dimmers, sensors, or photocell controllers that turn the lights off during daylight hours or hours when the lighting is not needed.

B. Exterior lighting installations shall be designed to avoid harsh contrasts in lighting levels.

C. Light heads for parking lots and display area light fixtures shall not have bulbs or reflectors that project below the bottom rim of the fixture unless shielded by a softening diffuser.

D. Lighting levels shall be a maximum of two-tenths foot candles, measured five feet or beyond from an exterior property line. An exception may be approved by the director for areas adjacent to rights-of-way, and/or where affected property owners provide written consent and where such lighting is for safety and security purposes.

E. Parking lot light fixtures should be non-glare and mounted no more than twenty-five feet above the ground to minimize the impact onto adjacent properties. All fixtures over fifteen feet in height shall be fitted with a full cut-off shield.

F. Fixtures and lighting systems used for safety and security shall be maintained in good working order.

G. Vegetation and landscaping shall be maintained in a manner that does not obstruct security lighting.

H. Lighting of outside areas shall not be used to attract attention to a business. Signs installed in accordance with Chapter 22.50 MMC may be used for that purpose.

I. Lighting fixtures shall be of a type that is adequately shielded so as to prevent glare from normal viewing angles. (Ord. 032/2007 § 1)