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Pattern Outdoor Lighting Code
Standard ver. 2.0
B. All other outdoor light fixtures lawfully installed prior to and operable on the
effective date of this Code are exempt from all requirements of this Code.
There shall be no change in use or lamp type, or any replacement (except
for same-type and same-output lamp replacement) or structural alteration
made, without conforming to all applicable requirements of this Code.
Further, if the property is abandoned, or if there is a change in use of the
property, the provisions of this Code will apply when the abandonment
ceases or the new use commences.
Pattern Outdoor Lighting Code
Standard ver. 2.0
Section 14. Severability.
If any of the provisions of this Code or the application thereof is held invalid, such
invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this Code which can
be given effect, and to this end, the provisions of this Code are declared to be
severable.
Section 15. Definitions.
10.2 State and Federal Facilities. Compliance with the intent of this Code at all
State and Federal facilities is encouraged. As used in this Code, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, certain
words and phrases shall mean the following:
10.3 Emergency Lighting. Emergency lighting, used by police, firefighting, or
medical personnel, or at their direction, is exempt from all requirements of this
code for as long as the emergency exists. 15.1 Abandoned. Abandonment shall be determined as provided in Section
_____ of the City/Town’s Zoning Ordinance. [Consider “cessation of use” here
instead, depending on advice of local counsel]
10.4 Swimming Pool and Fountain Lighting. Underwater lighting used for the
illumination of swimming pools and fountains is exempt from the lamp type
and shielding standards of Section 4.1, though it must conform to all other
provisions of this code. 15.2 Billboard. Any sign designed for use with changeable advertising copy and
which is normally used for the advertisement of goods produced or services
rendered at locations other than the premises on which the sign is located.
Section 11. Appeals. 15.3 CCT. Correlated color temperature. A numerical figure used to describe
the apparent color of white or nearly white light sources such as LEDs or metal
halide.
Any person substantially aggrieved by any decision of the designated official
made in administration of the Code has the right and responsibilities of appeal to
the Advisory/Appeals Board of this jurisdiction.
Section 12. Law Governing Conflicts.
Where any provision of federal, state, county, township or city statutes, codes, or
laws conflicts with any provision of this Code, the most restrictive shall govern
unless otherwise regulated by law.
Section 13. Violation and Penalty.
It shall be a civil infraction for any person to violate any of the provisions of this
Code. Each and every day or night during which the violation continues shall
constitute a separate offense. A fine shall be imposed of not less than fifty dollars
nor more than seven hundred dollars for any individual or not less than 100 nor
more than ten thousand dollars for any corporation, association, or other legal
entity for each offense. The imposition of a fine under this Code shall not be
suspended.
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15.4 Class 1 Lighting. All outdoor lighting used for, but not limited to, outdoor
sales or eating areas, assembly or repair areas, advertising and other signs,
recreational facilities and other similar applications where COLOR
RENDITION IS IMPORTANT to preserve the effectiveness of the activity.
Designation of lighting as Class 1 lighting requires a finding by the Planning
Director of the essential nature of color rendition for the application.
Recognized Class 1 lighting uses are: outdoor eating and retail food or
beverage service areas; outdoor maintenance areas where regularly
scheduled maintenance activity occurs after dark; display areas; assembly
areas such as concert or theater amphitheaters.
15.5 Class 2 Lighting. All outdoor lighting used for, but not limited to,
illumination for walkways, roadways, equipment yards, parking lots and
outdoor security where GENERAL ILLUMINATION for visibility, safety or
security of the grounds is the primary concern.
15.6 Class 3 Lighting. Any outdoor lighting used for DECORATIVE effects
including, but not limited to, architectural illumination, flag and monument
lighting, and illumination of trees, bushes, etc.
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