Addresses new outdoor lighting and exempts lighting in existence prior to the
adoption of the regulations.
Requires permit application, plan submission and inspections for new outdoor
lighting.
Prohibits specific outdoor lighting such as mercury vapor fixtures and advertising
searchlights.
Regulates hours of operation for non‐cutoff shielded lighting.
Establishes lighting zones where light output is regulated by lands use.
Regulates commercial and lighting used for advertising.
The intent of the City of Eloy Zoning Ordinance for Outdoor Lighting “is to preserve the
low light level conditions that are inherently characteristic of the rural lifestyle” and
identifies the following objectives.
Protect against glare and excessive lighting.
Protect the ability to view the night sky.
Prevent light trespass.
Ensure adequate lighting for safety and security.
Again, the City of Eloy Code specifically calls out an intent to minimize impacts on
astronomy activities. Key elements of the Code include the following.
Lighting design standards to include required shielded outdoor lighting.
Prohibits specific lighting types such mercury vapor and quartz halogen.
Requirements for permits and plan submissions for outdoor light installations.
The lighting regulations for both the Town of Marana and City of Eloy do not specifically
call out provisions related to minimizing impacts on nearby military operations related to
SBAH, Picacho Peak Stagefield and the TFTA.
As development of available land around SBAH, Picacho Peak Stagefield, and the TFTA
continues in support of the growing Pinal County population, it is important that the
compatibility of land use and military operations is addressed. Increased light and glare
associated with land uses around the Town of Marana and City of Eloy has the potential
to impact AZARNG operations and degrade valuable helicopter training areas and flight
routes, particularly those used for nighttime operations.
Background Report
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