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Home My WebLink About6390 ORDINANCE NO. 6 3 9 0 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 18.55 TO THE AUBURN CITY CODE RELATING TO OUTDOOR LIGHTING WHEREAS, from time to time, amendments to the City of Aubum zoning code are appropriate, in order to update and better reflect the curreM development needs and standards of the City; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this ordinance is to establish regulations which discourage excessive lighting of outdoor spaces, encourage energy conser4ation and promote exferior lighting thaf promotes safe vehicular and pedestrian acxess to and within a development while minimizing impacts on adjacent properties; and WHEREAS, following proper notice, the City of Aubum Planning Commission held a pu6lic hearing on October 18, 2011, on the proposed code amendments regarding off-street parking and loading, landscaping and screening, outdoor lighting, and variances; and WHEREAS, after fully considering the testimony and information presented at the public hearing, on October 18, 2011, the Planning Commission made its recommendations for code amendmeMs to the City of Aubum City Council; and WHEREAS, the City Gouncil has reviewed and considered the Planning Commission recommendations; and Ordinance No. 6390 Decemtier 14, 2011 Page 1 of 6 WHEREAS, environmental review on the proposal has been completed in accordance with the requirements of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) with a final determination of non-significance (DNS) issued September 15, 2011; and WHEREAS, pursuant to RGW 36:70A.106, the proposed zoning code amendments were sent to the Washington State Department of Commerce, Growth ManagemeM Services, and other state agencies as required for the 60- day state review; and WHEREAS, no comments regarding the proposed zoning code amendments have been receiyed from the Department of Commerce or other state agencies; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed amendments improve the readability and use of use of the City Code, updates technical aspects of the code, improves the City's development review process, and promote sustainability concepts where feasible. � NOW, THEREFORE, THE GITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows: Section 1. New Chaater to Citv Code: That a New Chapter 18.55 to the Aubum City Code'be and the same hereby is created to read as follows: Chapter 18.55 • OUTDOOR LIGHTING Seations 18.55.010 Jnter�t . 18.55.020 Applicability Ordinance No. 6990 December 14, 2011 Fage 2 of 6 18.55.030 General requirements 18.55.040 Prohibited lights 18.55.050 Exceptions 18:55.010 Intent To discourage excessive lighting of outdoor spaces, encourage energy conservation and promote exterior lighting that promofes safe vehicular and pedestrian access to and within a development while minimizing impacts on adjaoeM properties. Decorative.lighting that is architedurally integrated with the character of the associated structures, site clesign ancl laridscape is encouraged. 18.55.020 Applicability. � A. A lighting plan shall be required for projects as follows: 1. When an euterior lighting installation is part of a new development proposal requiring site plan review,'an administrative or oonditional use pertnit, or other development application tha; ,reguires outside IigMing or is a commercial project adjacent to property zoned,resideMial; and 2. Fo� projects undergoing redevelopment; expansion or remodel when the redevelopment repuires site plan approyal, or for tenant improvemerrts or othec minor 6uilding improvements when exterior lighting is proposed to be installed or mod�ed. B. These regulations do not apply to subdivisions or individual dwelling units, with the exception of common areas. Examp�es of common areas inGude, but are not limited to, pathways, clubhouses, parking lots and play areas. C. These regulations are not applicable to public rights-of-way. D. These regulatioris do not apply to lighting necessary for emergency equipment and work conducted in the interests of law enforcemerrt or for the safety, heaRh, or welfare of the public. 18.55.030 General requirements. A. Shielding Required. Except as otherwise exempt, all outdoor lighting fixtures shall be constructed with shielding on all sides. The outdoor light source (bulb or element) shall not be visible aYor beyond the property line. Figure 18.55.030 Examplespf light Bxtures wkh shielding on all sides � �': � �� ' + �. �1'-� � '' �!� ,. B. Fixture heights. Lighting fixtures shall not exceed the following maximum heights: Ordinance No. 6390 December 14, 2011 Page 3 of 6 Table 18.55.030 • .. - �- � � - - � -- - ' . . . . Within 50' of a resideMial zonin district 16-ft SurFace Parking Area C'I, C3, M1, M2, EP 30-ft AII Other disfiots 24-ft C. Photometric Plan. Requirements. A photometric plan shall be prepared and submitted for review and approVal when required under 18.33.020 - Applicability. The required elements of the plan shall be specified in application forms to be provided by the City. The phofometric plan will be reviewed to ensure compliance with the provisions in this Chapter. D. Level of Iliumination. 1. Parking lots, driveways, and trash enclosures/areas shall be illuminated with a minimum maintained one foot-candle of light and an average not to exceed four foot- candles of light. 2. Pedestrian walkways shall be illuminated with a minimum maintained one- half foot-candle of light and an average not to exceed two foot-candles of Iight. 3. In order to minimize light spillage on abutting residential property, illumination measured at the nearest residential structure or rear yard setback line shall not exceed one-terrth foot-candie. E. AccenY lighting. Lighting used to acceM architectural features, landscaping or art is pertnitted to be directed upward, provided that the fixture shall be located, aimed, or shielded to minimize light spill. No pertnit is required for th'is type of lighting. F. Periods of Illumination 1. All outdoor lighting systems shall be equipped with autamatic switches conforming to the requirements of Sedion 1513.6.2 of the Washington Energy Code. 2. The use of senso�technologies, timers orp4her means to adivate lighting during times when it will be needeii is encouraged to conserve energy, provide safety and promote compatibility between differerrt land uses. Lower lighting levels at off-peak times are encouraged as a safety measure. 3. Nowever, outdoor lights may remain on during the required off hours when: a. Illuminating flags represerrting country, state, or other civic entity; b. Functioning as security lighting (e.g., illuminating a pathway, building entry, etc.) c. Associated with special events, etc. 18.55.040 Prohibited lighffi. The following �ights are prohibited unless a temporary use pertnk is obtained for spec�c events with speafic times of operation: A. Suobe lights, Search lights, laser source lights, or any similat high- intensity light except for emergency use by police and fire personnel or at their direotion. Ordinance No.6390 � December 14,2011 Page 4 of 6 B. Roof-mounted lights except for security pu.rposes with motion detection and full shielding so that,the glare of the light source is'not yisible from any public right- of-way or a neighboring residence. ` C. Any light that imitates or causes visual interFerence wi4h a traffic signal or other necessary safety or emergency light 78.55.050 Exceptions. The following IigM sources are exempt from the requirements of this section. • A. Navigation�and airport lighting required for the safe operation of boats and airplanes. B: Temporary lights used for holiday decorations C. Emergency lighting required by police, fire, and rescue authorities. D. Lighting for state and federal highways au4horized by the Washington State Departmer�t of Transportation. E. Intemal lighting of permitted signs. F: Outdoor lighting fo�public monuments. G. Temporary lighting in use during active construction projects H. Stadium and field lighting • Section 2. Imolementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such administra4ive procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions of this legislation. Section 3. Severebilitv. The provisions of this ordinance are declared to be separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section or portion of this oriiinarice, or the invalidiry of the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall not affect.the validity of the remainder of this ordinance, or the validity of its application to other persons or circumstances. Section 4. Effective date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force five days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. Ordinance No. 6390 December 14, 2011 Page 5 of 6 INTRODUCED: DEC 1 9 2011 PASSED: DEC 1 9 2011 • APPROVED: DEC 1 9 2011 CITY O N � PETER B. LEWIS MAYOR ATTEST: �� Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk APP ED TO FORM: ie B. ' , ity ttom � � 1',��%r+.,.�� Published: s � ��`"' Ordinance No. 6390 � December 14, 2011 Page 6 of 6