HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-10-03-Ordinance 2536_Lighting RegulationsORDINANCE NO.2536
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 304 TO ADD PROVISIONS
TO THE SITE PLAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE
ESTABLISHING APPLICABILITY PROVISIONS,DEFINITIONS,
DESIGN GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS,AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE FOR LIGHTING REGULATION IN THE CITY OF WAUKEE,
IOWA.
Whereas,the City of Waukee desires to protect and promote the health,safety,welfare
and quality of life of Waukee residents by establishing a set of uniform exterior lighting
standards to ensure that light use will not interfere with the reasonable use and enjoyment
of property within the City,and
Whereas,the City of Waukee desires to protect the general safety and welfare of the
public with uniform lighting standards that provide for the safety and security of the
patrons of and facilities of the city's retail/commercial establishments certain
multifamily development.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Waukee section
304.4(M)should be and the same is hereby repealed and enacted in lieu thereof is as
follows:
Sec.304.4 (M)Lighting Plan:Provide a site lighting plan,indicating location,type,
fixture height,power rating and shielding method of all existing and proposed lighting.
Show elevation drawing or manufacturer's photo of each fixture,including its material
and color.For all Zoning Districts except those for which a site plan is not required the
plan shall also provide the following information in detail:
(1)The type of exterior lighting fixtures proposed,including description
of the lamps,supports,reflectors,and other devices that will
compose the lighting fixtures.The plan shall depict the
manufacturer's catalogue cuts and drawings;
(2)A photometric plan for the site detailing the horizontal illumination
of the site and the vertical light trespass along the perimeter of the
site.The plan should show a point-by-point foot-candle reading for
the entire site at a minimum spacing of 10'between each point,and
including 2'past the property line.The vertical photometric points
shall only be required along the property line with a maximum
spacing ofl 0'.
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BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Waukee that the
following provisions be enacted:
Sec.304.5(N)Lighting Standards.As part of the submittal of a site plan for
development in any Zoning District except those for which a site plan is not required a
lighting plan shall be submitted in accordance with sec.304.4(M)for review and
approval by the City Council after recommendation by the Planning and Zoning
Commission which shall comply to the requirements imposed by this section and its
subparts.
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1.Applicability.
a.Exterior lighting that is approved by the Council after the effective date of this
Ordinance shall conform to the provisions of this Section.
2.Definitions.
Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise,the words and phrases used ill this
Ordinance shall have the following meaning:
a.Exterior lighting.Temporary or permanent lighting that is installed,located or
used in such a marmer to cause light rays to shine outdoors.
1b.Exterior lighting fixture.The complete exterior lighting unit,including:the
artificial source of light,the parts required to distribute the light,elements for
light output control such as the reflector (mirror),or refractor (lens),the
housing that protects and holds the lamp in place,the connection to the power
snpply,and the component that anchors the lighting unit to the ground or onto
a structure,
c.Foot-candle.The illuminance measured one (1)foot from a one (l)candle
source.
d.Full cut-off.A shielded light fixture that emits no light above a horizontal
plane touching the lowest point of the fixture
e.Glare.The light in a direction near one's line of sight that either causes
discomfort to the eye or impairs visibility.
f.Horizontal and vertical foot-candles.The illuminance,measured by a light
meter,striking a vertical or horizontal plane.
g.Illuminance.The intensity of light in a specified direction measured at a
specified point.
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h.Light.A form of radiant energy acting on the retina of the eye to make sight
possible.
I.Light trespass.Unwanted light falling on public or private property from an
external location.
J.Recreational Facility.Football fields,soccer fields,baseball fields,tennis
courts,swimming pools,OTany other special event or show area.
k,Floodlight.A lamp that incorporates a reflector or a refractor to concentrate
the light output into a directed beam in a particular direction.
3.Design Guidelines and Standards.
a.Required LaIllps -Generally.
All lamps shall be halogen,metal halide or others with similar qualities to
reduce glare and provide for improved color correct vision.Full cut-off
high pressure sodium lamps,not exceeding a maximum lumen rating of
16,000 lumens,may be used in outdoor storage areas where the need for
good color rendering capabilities for safety and security is not necessary.
Such areas must not be accessible to the general public or adjacent to any
'R'zoned property.
b.Required ExteriOT Lighting Fixtures -Generally.
All exterior lighting fixtures shall be full cut-offs.No portion of the lamp,
lens,or diffuser shall be visible from the side or top of any shield,or
otherwise protrude from the bottom of the shield.No exterior lighting
fixture shall emit light at or above a horizontal plane that runs through the
lowest point of the shield.
c.Commercial.
(1)Architectural and Decorative Lighting
Limited building-mounted lighting may be used to highlight
specific architectural features or primm)'customer or building
entrances.Floodlights are only permitted provided all light emitted
is contained by the building or by an eave or protruding structure.
Lighting fixtures shall be located,aimed,and shielded to minimize
the glare that is emitted on objects other than a building's facade or
landscape walls.
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Building-mounted neon lighting may only be used when the
lighting is recessed,or contained inside a cap or architectural
reveal.I
An exterior lighting fixture that emits less than 1800 lumens shall
not be required to be a full cut -off fixture,provided that the lamp
itself creates no glare or has an opaque covering.
(2)Site and Parking Lot Lighting
The mounting height for lighting fixtures shall not exceed thirty-
three feet (33')from grade to the top of the lighting fixture.
The maximum average maintained foot-candles for a parking lot
lighting fixture shall be three (3)foot-candles.The minimum
average maintained foot-candles for a parking lot lighting fixture
shall be one (1)foot candle.The maximum lighting level for a
parking lot lighting fixture shall be six (6)foot-candles.
The maximum horizontal foot-candle measurement at any property
line shall be two (2)foot-candles.The maximum maintained
vertical foot-candle at an adjoining property line shall be two (2)
foot-candles,as measured at five feet (5')above grade.
(3)Canopy Lighting
The average maintained foot -candles under a canopy shall be
thirty-five (35)foot-candles.Areas outside the canopy shall be
regulated by the guidelines and standards outlined above.
Permissible fixtures for canopy lighting include:
(a)Recessed fixtures that incorporate a lens cover that is
either recessed or flush with the bottom surface of the
canopy;
(b)Indirect lighting where light is emitted upward and then
reflected down from the underside of the canopy.Such
fixtures shall be shielded to ensure that no light is
emitted at or above a horizontal plane that runs through
the lowest point of the canopy.
d.Street Lighting.
All private street light fixtures shall measure no more than 30 feet (30')
from grade to the top of the lighting fixture,and shall be cobra-style,
unless the Commission and Council permit the installation of an
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altemative fixture.The Commission and Council may approve an
altemative lighting fixture only after a determination has been made that
the altemative fixture has been designed to avoid glare and trespass.The
use of lighting fixtures that direct light upward into the air is strictly
prohibited.All lighting on public streets shall conform with the current
City of Waukee standard specification.
e.Pedestrian Walkway Lighting.
All pedestrian walkways shall be lit by pedestrian-level,bollard-type
lighting (4 ft.height max.),ground mounted lighting,pole lighting (12 ft.
height max.),or other low,glare-controlled fixtures that are mounted on
building or landscape walls.
f.Recreational Facilities.
The lighting fixtures at all public or private outdoor recreational facilities
shall be designed to minimize the amount of light that is directed upward
into the air,glare,and light trespass.The illumination of any public or
private outdoor recreational facility after 11:00 p.m.is prohibited,except
in order to conclude a specific activity,previously scheduled,which is in
progress under such illumination prior to 11 :00 p.m.
4.Exemptions.
This Ordinance shall not apply to the following exterior lighting sources:
a.Airport lighting required by law;
b.Temporary emergency lighting;
c.Temporary lighting,other than security lighting,at construction projects;
d.Governmental facilities where a compelling need for safety and security has
been demonstrated;
e.Lighting for flag poles,church steeples or other similar non commercial items
provided they do not cause distraction within public rights-of-way.
Repealer.All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
ordinance are hereby repealed.
Severability Clause.If any section,provision or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged
invalid or unconstitutional,such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as
a whole or any section,provision,or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
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Effective Date
The provisions of this Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30)days after publication.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Waukee,Iowa,this 3rd day of October 2005,and
approved tins 3rd day of October 2005.
an,Mayor
Mark 1.Arents ,
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