I. Purpose

The purposes of the outdoor lighting regulations are to protect dark skies, to protect the general welfare by controlling the spillover of light onto adjacent properties, and to protect the public safety by preventing glare from outdoor light sources.

II. Requirements  - These requirements pertain to all new outdoor lighting applications.

A.  All outdoor lighting shall be controlled to minimize the spillover of light onto adjacent properties.  All outdoor area (non-decorative) lighting shall be aimed below the horizontal plane except for non-directional residential lighting such as porch, driveway and walkway lights.

III. Exemptions

A.  All outdoor lighting lawfully in place prior to the date of this Ordinance shall be grandfathered.

 Note: 
The lighting requirements for outdoor signs are covered in Appendix D - Sign Standards