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sections regarding lighting and lighting design - Chapter 16.14
BUILDING SECURITY Chapter 18.40 DEVELOPMENT AND SITE REGULATIONS*
Chapter 18.43 STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC
LAND USES*
Chapter 18.44 SURFACE MINING AND
RECLAMATION
Chapter 18.61 LIST OF TERMS AND
DEFINITIONS
Chapter 16.14
BUILDING SECURITY 16.14.080 Minimum standards for
nonresidential buildings.
I. Parking
Lighting.
1. Open parking lots and access thereto, providing parking spaces
for use by the general public, shall be provided with a maintained
minimum of
one footcandle of light on the parking surface from dusk until the
termination
of business every operating day. (Ord. 2296 § 4, 2002: Ord. 2246
§ 2
(part), 1999)
Title 18 ZONING
Chapter 18.40 DEVELOPMENT AND SITE REGULATIONS*
18.40.090 Lighting.
Exterior lighting of commercial, office and industrial
developments is
regulated to eliminate light spillover and glare on motor vehicle
operators,
pedestrians and land uses within the light source’s proximity.
Safety
considerations are the basis of the regulations, especially with
respect to
motor vehicles. In other cases, the regulations protect against both
nuisance
and hazard aspects of glare or excess light.
A. Plans Required. For all new construction of commercial, office
and
industrial developments, a plan detailing locations, size, height,
orientation
and design of all outdoor lighting shall be submitted. A detail
drawing, showing
type of fixtures and level of wattage, shall also be provided.
B. Lighting Standards.
1. All exterior lights shall be designed, located, installed,
directed and
shielded in such a manner as to prevent objectionable light at, and
glare
across, the property lines. Exterior lighting shall be directed
downward and
away from adjacent properties and the public right-of-way. Shielded
shall mean
that the light rays are directed onto the site, and the light
source--whether
bulb or tube--is not visible from an adjacent property or rights-of-way.
2. All parking area lighting, including building- and
pole-mounted, shall
be fully shielded so as to prevent light spillover at property lines.
3. All building lighting, other than architectural lighting,
shall be
fully shielded, not allowing any upward distribution of light.
Floodlighting is
discouraged and, if used, must be shielded to prevent: (1) light
trespass beyond
the property line and (2) light above a ninety-degree, horizontal
plane.
Chapter 18.43 STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC
LAND USES*
18.43.090 Gas stations/convenience gas
marts.
10. All exterior light sources, including canopy, perimeter, and flood,
shall be energy-efficient, stationary, and shielded or recessed within
the roof canopy to ensure that all light is directed away from adjacent
properties and public rights-of-way. Lighting shall not be of a high
intensity so as to cause a traffic hazard, be used as an advertising
element, or adversely affect adjacent properties in compliance with
Chapter 18.40 (Development and Site Regulations) of this title.
Chapter 18.42 SIGNS 18.42.020 Applicability and permitting
process.
2. Application. An application for an administrative sign permit,
accompanied by the required fee, shall be filed with the director in
prescribed
form and shall be accompanied by a site plan, sign elevations, sign
copy, lighting plan (if appropriate), landscape plan (for pole and
monument signs
only), and any other information deemed necessary by the director to
evaluate
the request.
18.42.060 General sign construction
standards.
B. Illumination. Lighting, if provided, shall be contained
within or
pointed at the sign and shall not reflect into surrounding residential
property.
The amount and type of illumination shall meet the regulations of this
chapter.
18.42.080 Prohibited signs.
B. Billboards. Billboards are prohibited. Billboards erected prior to
adoption of this code shall comply with any city entitlements
pertaining to such
sign and the Outdoor Advertising Act.
D. Electronic Message Board Signs. Electronic message board signs are
prohibited and nonconforming electronic message board signs installed
prior to
the adoption of this section shall comply with all city entitlements
authorizing
such signs.
E. Imitating Traffic Signals. Signs having red, green, or amber lights
that
could be confused with traffic signals shall not be permitted if
designed or
located to be seen primarily by vehicular traffic. Such colors are not
prohibited where, because of the design of the sign or lights used, it
is
extremely unlikely that the lights could be confused with traffic
signals by the
driving public.
G. Moving, Flashing and Windblown Signs. Signs within this
classification
include, but are not limited to, moving, rotating, flashing and
windblown signs.
Flashing signs shall include changes of color intensity and strings of
light
bulbs. Windblown signs shall include posters.
L. Other Prohibited Signs.
3. The following types of rapidly flashing signs which simulate
motion or
flash through a series of rapid light changes:
a. Alternating Flashers. For the purposes of this section,
alternating
flashers are defined as flashing actions in which one message or
lighting unit
switches on at the exact instant that another lighting unit or message
is
extinguished. It is prohibited to have any “on phase” of an
alternating flasher to have a time duration of less than two seconds.
It is also
prohibited to increase the total candlepower or luminescence of any “on
phase” on the same sign by more than twenty-five percent.
b. Traveling Effects. For the purposes of this section, a
traveling effect
is defined as a flashing effect achieved by switching evenly spaced
lamps or
neon tube sections off and on in a steady and repetitious sequence. The
use of
one-, two- or three-point flasher controls in the installation of
traveling
effects on a sign is prohibited. It is also prohibited to have the “on
phase” of any individual lamps or neon tubes or groups of lamps or
tubes
within the traveling effect on for a time duration of less than two
seconds.
c. Scintillating Effects. For the purposes of this section,
scintillating
lighting effect in a sign is defined as an effect achieved by switching
a group
or groups of incandescent lamps or neon tubes on and off in a random
pattern. It
is prohibited to have any phase of the random pattern in which the
variation in
total candlepower or luminescence exceeds twenty-five percent from that
of any
other phase within the random pattern. The use of one-, two- or
three-point
flasher controls in the installation of scintillating effects in
illuminated
signs is expressly prohibited.
d. On-and-Off Flashers. For the purposes of this section, on-and-off
flashers are defined as illuminated signs or portions of signs in which
one or
more messages or lighting units are switched on and then off, and then
on and
then off at regular time intervals. It is expressly prohibited to have
the
“on phase” of an on-and-off flasher on for time duration of less
than two seconds. It is also prohibited to have an “off phase” of an
on-and-off flasher remain off for a time duration of less than two
seconds. It
is also prohibited to have an “off phase” of an on-and-off flasher
remain off for a time duration of less than one second. If more than
one
on-and-off flasher is installed as part of the same sign face, there
shall not
be a variation in total candle power or luminescence of more than
twenty-five
percent in any combination of on-and-off phases of the multiple
on-and-off
flashers installed on the sign face.
Chapter 18.43 STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC
LAND USES*
18.43.060 Bed and breakfast inns.
F. Signs. Signs shall be limited to one on-site nonilluminated sign not
to
exceed four square feet in area and shall be installed and maintained
in
compliance with Chapter 18.42 (Signs) of this title.
18.43.090 Gas stations/convenience gas
marts.
10. All exterior light sources, including canopy, perimeter, and flood,
shall be energy-efficient, stationary, and shielded or recessed within
the roof
canopy to ensure that all light is directed away from adjacent
properties and
public rights-of-way. Lighting shall not be of a high intensity so as
to cause a
traffic hazard, be used as an advertising element, or adversely affect
adjacent
properties in compliance with Chapter 18.40 (Development and Site
Regulations)
of this title.
Chapter 18.44 SURFACE MINING AND
RECLAMATION
18.44.043 Performance
requirements. E. Glare. Glare from night lighting shall not be visible on any
public
street or in any area shown as “Residential” on the Redding general
plan. Should a verifiable complaint of glare be received, the night
lighting
must be reoriented or shielded to prevent the glare or night operations
must
cease.
Chapter 18.61 LIST OF TERMS AND
DEFINITIONS
Lighting Terms.
1. Architectural Lighting. Lighting which is either directed towards a
building with the intent of highlighting an architectural or landscape
feature or a light fixture which is architecturally ornamental in
purpose.
2. Fully Shielded. A luminaire or light fixture that by design of the
housing does not allow any light dispersion or direct glare to shine
above a ninety-degree horizontal plane from the base of the fixture.
Fully shielded fixtures must be installed in a horizontal position as
designed, or the purpose of the design is defeated and disability glare
will result.
3. Light Trespass. Light from an artificial light source that is
intruding into an area where it is not wanted or does not belong.
4. Uplighting. Any light source that distributes illumination above a
ninety-degree horizontal plane.
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Chapter 3.12 TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
3.12.060 Airport lighting.
All airports' lighting and lights shall be in accordance with the
rules of
the Civil Aeronautics Authority. (Prior code § 4-29)
Any person by whom, or under whose immediate direction, or by
whose
immediate authority, as principal, contractor or employer, any portion
of a
public street, avenue, alley, sidewalk, public park or place may be
made
dangerous shall do the following:
A. Erect, and, so long as the danger may continue, maintain around
the
portion thereof so made dangerous, a good and substantial barrier; and,
B. Cause to be maintained during every night, from sunset to
daylight,
suitable warning lights at the ends of every portion so made dangerous,
and at
every side of a street crossing so made dangerous.
(Prior code §
24-25)
Chapter 17.32 SUBDIVISION DESIGN 17.32.120 Maintenance district.
When appropriate, the city may require that a maintenance district be
formed to maintain:
G. Street Lighting
Chapter 17.33 STREET STANDARDS
17.33.060 Street
lighting. All streets shall be illuminated
with street-lights in accordance with
city standards and lighting policies. (Ord. 2091 § 1 (Exh. A)
(part),
1994)
Chapter 18.13 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
18.13.100 Conditions.
Whenever a site development permit is granted, the director, board of
administrative review or planning commission may impose reasonable
conditions
including, but not limited to, requirements for .... regulation of
lighting; ...
Chapter 18.14 USE PERMITS
18.14.080 Conditions
Whenever a use permit is granted, the planning commission may impose
reasonable conditions including, but not limited to, ...
regulation of
lighting; ...
Chapter 18.16 VARIANCES
18.16.080 Conditions.
Whenever a variance is granted, the planning commission may impose
reasonable conditions including, but not limited to, requirements
for... regulation of
lighting; ...
Chapter 18.41 OFF-STREET PARKING AND
LOADING* 18.41.090 Lighting.
Off-street parking areas for nonresidential uses providing parking
spaces
for use by the general public shall be provided with a maintained
minimum of one
footcandle of light on the parking surface from dusk until the
termination of
business every operating day. Such lighting, which would cause
unreasonable
annoyance to occupants of the neighboring properties or otherwise
interfere with
the public health, safety or welfare, shall be so arranged as to
reflect light
and glare away from adjoining premises and streets.
Ground-mounted light
poles serving parking areas shall be located within a planter or
incorporated
into a walkway or other pedestrian area. A ground-mounted light pole
with a
concrete pedestal greater than six inches above grade, which is not
screened by
vegetation, shall incorporate pedestal design enhancements (e.g.,
raised relief,
textured, exposed aggregate or like treatment). (Ord. 2343
§ 2 (part),
2005)
Chapter 18.43 STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC
LAND USES*
18.43.030 Adult entertainment businesses.
D. Lighting. The entire exterior ground, including the parking lot,
shall
be provided with lighting that is energy-efficient, stationary, and
directed
away from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way, consistent with
Section
18.40.090 of this title.
18.43.050 Automobile/vehicle repair, minor and major.
Automobile repair and other heavy vehicle service shall be located,
developed, and operated in compliance with the following standards.
D. Lighting. Security lighting shall be directed upon the premises
following regulations in Section 18.40.090 of this title.
18.43.090 Gas stations/convenience gas marts.
A. New Facilities. New facilities shall comply with the following
standards:
10. All exterior light sources, including canopy, perimeter, and flood,
shall be energy-efficient, stationary, and shielded or recessed within
the roof
canopy to ensure that all light is directed away from adjacent
properties and
public rights-of-way. Lighting shall not be of a high intensity so as
to cause a
traffic hazard, be used as an advertising element, or adversely affect
adjacent
properties in compliance with Chapter 18.40 (Development and Site
Regulations)
of this title.
Chapter 18.44 SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION
18.44.043 Performance requirements.
E. Glare. Glare from night lighting shall not be visible on any public
street or in any area shown as “Residential” on the Redding general
plan. Should a verifiable complaint of glare be received, the night
lighting
must be reoriented or shielded to prevent the glare or night operations
must
cease.
Chapter 18.50 “A” AIRPORT ENVIRONS OVERLAY DISTRICT
18.50.010 Purpose.
B. It is further declared that both the prevention of the creation or
establishment of airport hazards and the elimination, removal,
alteration,
mitigation, or marking and lighting of existing airport hazards are
public
purposes for which the city may raise and expand public funds and
acquire land
or interests in land.
18.50.060 Permits.
E. Hazard Marking and Lighting. If such action is deemed advisable to
effectuate the purpose of this chapter and be reasonable in the
circumstances,
any permit or variance granted may be so conditioned as to require the
owner of
the structure or tree in question to permit the city, at its own
expense, to
install, operate and maintain thereon such markers and lights as may be
necessary to indicate to flyers the presence of an airport hazard.
17.33.060 Street lighting.
All streets shall be illuminated with street-lights in accordance
with
city standards and lighting policies. (Ord. 2091 § 1 (Exh. A)
(part),
1994)
Chapter 18.34 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS: “GI” GENERAL INDUSTRY AND “HI”
HEAVY INDUSTRY
18.34.030 Permit requirements for new development.
A site development permit approved by the BAR shall be required under
any
of the following circumstances unless otherwise noted:
B. Industrial or manufacturing uses which, in the opinion of the
director,
may be objectionable by reason of producing offensive odor, dust,
noise, bright lights ...
Chapter 18.50 “A” AIRPORT ENVIRONS OVERLAY DISTRICT
18.50.040 Use restrictions.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, no use may be
made
of land within any zone established by this chapter in such a manner as
to
create electrical interference with radio communications between the
airport and
aircraft; make it difficult for flyers to distinguish between airport
lights and
others; result in glare in the eyes of flyers using the airport,
impairing
visibility in the vicinity of the airport; or otherwise endanger the
landing,
taking off or maneuvering of aircraft. (Ord. 2343 § 2 (part),
2005: Ord.
2310 § 3 (part), 2003; Ord. 2301 § 3 (Att. A (part)), 2002)
Additional Notes:
COMMERCIAL DESIGN CRITERIA
ALL "LO," "GO," "NC," "GC," "SC," "HC," AND "RC" DISTRICTS
Purpose. These design criteria are intended as a reference to assist
the designer in understanding
the City's goals and objectives for quality commercial development.
These criteria complement the
mandatory property development regulations contained in the Zoning
Ordinance.
(12) Lighting. Lighting is an important consideration in project
design. Not only should
the lights be compatible with the structures, they should not glare
upon other
properties or public streets. (See Redding Municipal Code Section
18.40.090.)
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN CRITERIA
See page 6
9. Lighting.
a. Use lighting for security and safety of on-site areas, such as
parking, loading, shipping,
receiving, pathways, and working areas.
b. Illuminators should be integrated within the architectural design
for the buildings.
c. As a security device, lighting should be adequate but not overly
bright. All building
entrances should be well-lighted.
d. All lighting should be shielded to confine light spread within the
site boundaries. (Also
see RMC Section 18.40.090, "Lighting.")
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e glare or night operations must
cease.
