A. All nonessential outdoor commercial and residential lighting should be turned off after business hours when it is not necessary for public safety or when an activity needing such light is not in use.

B. Lighting levels may be reduced after hours to provide minimal visibility without compromising security.

C. Where practical, outdoor lighting installations should include timers, dimmers, sensors, or photocell controllers that turn the lights off during daylight hours to reduce overall energy consumption and eliminate unnecessary lighting. Sensor activated fixtures should not be triggered by activities off the subject property.

D. When selecting new outdoor lighting, the full cost of operation over the life of the fixture(s) should be considered. Substantial annual energy savings may be realized by using quality efficient fixtures and light sources, the lowest wattage for the intended task, and alternative sources of power such as wind or solar, when feasible.

E. Indiscriminate and excessive lighting should be avoided. Light should be directed only where it is needed, when it is needed, with the appropriate intensity. (Ord. 4617 § 6, 2010)