A. The provisions of this chapter apply to the illumination of an outside area or object by any manmade device located outdoors that produces light by any means.

B. All outdoor lighting fixtures installed on private and public property after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall comply with these standards.

C. This chapter does not apply to interior lighting. However, overly bright inside light emitted outdoors from any structure, including through the roof, will be subject to control by this chapter if it is determined by the code enforcement manager that it creates a nuisance to adjacent properties, negatively impacts safe travel along streets, or contributes to sky glow.

D. All existing outdoor lighting fixtures legally installed and operative before the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter are not subject to these requirements. However, the code enforcement manager may at any time require appropriate action be taken in accordance with this chapter if it is determined that lighting from any outdoor fixtures creates a nuisance to adjacent properties or negatively impacts safe travel along streets.

E. At such time changes or modifications occur on the site that necessitate a site plan review pursuant to Chapter 17.08 of this code or other discretionary approval, the decision-making body shall determine whether some or all the requirements of this chapter will be implemented under said approval.

F. When existing lighting fixtures are replaced, replacement fixtures and light emanating from them shall meet the requirements of this chapter.

G. All governmental agencies, including their security facilities which operate within the city limits, should comply with the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 5122 § 1, 2023; Ord. 4635 § 1, 2010; Ord. 4617 § 6, 2010)