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MODEL LIGHTING ORDINANCE - USER’S GUIDE
MODEL LIGHTING ORDINANCE - TEXT
VII. EXISTING LIGHTING (cont.) - Ordinance Text
Additions of 25 percent or more in terms of additional dwelling
units, gross floor area, seating capacity, or parking spaces, either
with a single addition or with cumulative additions after the
effective date of this Ordinance.
Single or cumulative additions, modification or replacement of
25 percent or more of installed outdoor lighting luminaires
existing as of the effective date of this Ordinance.
2. Minor Modifications, Additions, or New Lighting Fixtures
for Non-residential and Multiple Dwellings
For non-residential and multiple dwellings, all additions, modifi-
cations, or replacement of more than 25 percent of outdoor lighting
fixtures existing as of the effective date of this Ordinance shall
require the submission of a complete inventory and site plan
detailing all existing and any proposed new outdoor lighting.
Any new lighting shall meet the requirements of this Ordinance.
3. Resumption of Use after Abandonment
If a property with non-conforming lighting is abandoned for a
period of six months or more, then all outdoor lighting shall be
brought into compliance with this Ordinance before any further
use of the property occurs.
VIII. ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES - User’s Guide
Enforcement and penalties will vary by jurisdiction. There are, however,
certain practices that will promote compliance with lighting regulations.
Education is a key tool in promoting compliance. Proactive enforcement
procedures can include providing a copy of the lighting regulations to
every contractor at the time they visit to obtain a building permit.
Another effective tool is a requirement that the builder or developer
acknowledge in writing that the he or she is familiar with the lighting
requirements and will submit a lighting plan for approval.
USER’S GUIDE - Page 23
Appendix B: Model Lighting Ordianance
VIII. ENFORCEMENT & PENALTIES - Ordinance Text
(Reserved)
ORDINANCE TEXT - Page 23
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