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FROM: Wayne Loftus, Acting Director of Community Development.-
Prepared by: John Libiez, Principal Planne°
DATE: April 5, 1999(For 4/21/99 meeting)
SUBJECT: CONSIDER LIGHTING STANDARDS FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
BACKGROUND:
At the meeting of February 3, 1999, City Council requested a
report regarding lighting standards for development projects.
Staff prepared a report for Council consideration at the March
17, 1999, meeting. Council continued this matter to their April
21, 1999, meeting.
DISCUSSION:
The staff report prepared for the March 17, 1999, meeting is
attached for City Council consideration.
Since the preparation of the last staff report, staff has
distributed letters requesting information related to lighting
standards. A copy of the letter and the transmittal list is
attached for informational purposes.
STAFF RECObSOMATION •
Direct Staff as Deemed Appropriate.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. March 17, 1999, City Council Staff Report on
Lighting.
2. Sample letter and mailing list.
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CITY OF MOORPARK
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Nelson Miller, Director of Community
Prepared by: John Libiez, Principal
DATE: March 4, 1999 (For 3/17/99 meeting)
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Developmendt "'
Planner
SUBJECT: CONSIDER LIGHTING STANDARDS FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
BACKGROUND:
At the meeting of February 3, 1999, City Council requested a
report regarding lighting standards for development projects.
DISCUSSION•
Section 17.24.090 of the City Development Code contains
miscellaneous regulations related to project development. Sub-
section F (Attachment 1) specifically addresses Light Fixtures.
Design criteria and limitations for use of outdoor lighting, as
well as purposes for regulating lighting, are contained within
this section. A comprehensive lighting plan is required to be
submitted for evaluation and approval prior to construction of
any lighting amenities.
Content and standards for the code required lighting plans are
included within conditions of approval for individual projects.
(Attachment 2) The conditions specify the permissible light
values at various locations on the project site and upon
adjacent properties, height of fixtures, requirements for sharp
cut -off qualities, limiting light direction below the horizontal
plane, shielding, and limiting visibility of the light source
from a street. The lighting plan is required to be prepared by
a registered electrical engineer.
The content of our code and the imposed conditions are typical
of those used by other communities to limit light spillage and
glare. The various forms of light, incandescent, florescent,
halide, sodium or mercury vapor all have distinguishing
characteristics such as brightness, color stability, stable
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ATTACHMENT: 1
City Council Agenda Report
On -site Lighting
March 17,1999
Page 2
output and operational economy. City standards specify required
lighting values which in turn limits some of the choices
available to the design engineer. Some light forms are more
suitable for specific purposes either individually or in
combination. Similarly, there are a variety of fixtures
available to serve building areas, parking lots or landscape and
pedestrian areas. Fixtures may have integral shielding and cut-
offs or add on shielding in order to properly direct or diffuse
light values. The City code and condition criteria require the
project engineer to develop a lighting plan so that the
objectives to provide proper safety and security while
minimizing off -site glare can be achieved. Some adjustment to
the lighting system may be required after installation when
actual tests and observations of the working system are made.
One possible means to ensure that required lighting plans and
installed project lighting satisfy all code and condition
requirements placed upon the project by the City, is to consider
use of an independent contract consultant to perform lighting
plan check reviews and inspections. Contract lighting plan
review could be managed similar to the City's landscape plan
review process wherein the applicant submits the lighting design
plan which is reviewed and commented on for corrections, or
approved should all adopted city standards and guidelines be
met, and field inspected for compliance by the consultant upon
completion of the installation. This would entail separate
submittal and fees for review and inspection of light standards.
The Council may also wish to provide direction regarding design
of light standards and bases. Shoebox style lighting fixtures
have typically been used in projects with raised concrete bases,
approximately thirty inches in height. These are used fairly
commonly throughout the industry. On two recent commercial
projects decorative lantern style fixtures were requested. These
apparently would require custom fixtures to achieve cut -off
shielding qualities. Another issue has been the request for
lower concrete bases, not more than six inches in height, to be
placed in the landscape areas. Council may wish to provide
direction whether this is a desired standard and whether it
should apply in all zones.
STAFF RECObNENDATION:
Direct Staff as Deemed Appropriate.
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City Council Agenda Report
On -site Lighting
March 17,1999
Page 3
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Section 17,24.090 Moorpark Municipal Code
2. Typical lighting conditions for development
projects
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17.24.090
Speed Limit
Sight Distance
On Major Street (mph)
Required (ft.)
25
165
30
190
35
225
40
260
45
300
50
350
55
400
► F. Light Futures. The following regulations apply to
light fixtures over two (2) feet in height:
1. Maximum height is twenty-four (24) feet (twelve
(12) feet if within one hundred (100) feet of residentially
zoned property) unless a greater height is approved by the
director of community development or his designee.
2. Such fixtures shall not be placed in side setbacks.
3. Lights in excess of one hundred (100) watts shall
not result in direct illumination of adjacent properties.
4. A lighting plan shall be submitted for all approved
luvj" governed by Chapter 17.44. Ma lighting
plan shall achieve the following objectives: avoid inteder-
emu with reasonable use of adjoining properties: minirnite
on -site and off -site glare: provide adequate on -site lighting;
limit electroliers height to avoid excessive illumination;
and provide structures which are compatible with the total
design of the proposed facility.
5. Fuxdr= most provide sharp cut-off qualities which
minimize light spillage at property lines.
6. Energy- eftient lighting Sxttap shall be provided
which are compatible with adjacent prvpatiea.
7. No direct light source (bulb) shall be visible from
the road
8. The architectural design of the pole(s) and Wmp(s)
shall complement the design of the building.
9. Eliminate upward light spillage. (Ord. 189 f 3
(8106 -8), 1994)
326
Chapter 17.28
STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC USES
Section:
17.28.010
17.28.0'10
17.28.030
17.28.040
17.28.OSO
17.28.060
17.28.070
17.28.080
17.28.090
17.28.100
17.28.110
17.28.120
17.28.130
17.1,8.140
17.28,158
17.28.160
17.28.170
17.28.180
17.28.190
1728.200
17.28.210
17.28.220
17.2L230
17.25.240
17.28.230
Purpose.
Standards relating to dwellings.
Standards relating to animals.
Auto, boat and trailer sales lots.
Mobilehome parks.
Oil and gas exploration and
production.
Produce stands.
Recreational vehicle parks.
Restaurants, bars and taverns
Mining and reclamation.
Vetarinwy clinks.
Motion pictmre and TV
production, temporary.
Outdoor sales and senkes,
temporar7.
Christmas tree sales
Temporary buildings during
aoastruction.
Storw of banding materials,
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Campgrounds.
Camps.
Retracts.
Coif courses.
Buildings for the growing of
crops.
T=*OrW7 pet vaccination
dhska.
Day care facWtW ,
Noumotorized wheeled
eiiinve7ance fadlldes and cues.
Caretalter recreational vehicle,
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1725010 Parpoft
The Purpose of this chapter is to set forth standards and
regulations which apply to proposed uses as listed. (Ord.
189 ; 3 (8107 -0). 1994)
17.25„020 Standards relating to dwdlings
A. Anteaoas, Ground- Mounted. No antenna or mast
shall exceed seventy -five (75) feet in height. The crank -up
variety of ham radio antennas should be used. All units
are encouraged to be color- coondWated to harmonize with
Pm d(1011118114 structural background ma c ial. so as to reduce
visual impacts. Where feasible, support structures shall
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ATTACHMENT: 1
Lighting Plan
1 For all exterior lighting, a lighting plan shall be prepared by
an electrical engineer registered in the State of California and
submitted to the Department of Community Development for review
and approval. The lighting plan shall achieve the following
objectives: Avoid interferences with reasonable use of adjoining
properties; minimize on -site and off -site glare; provide adequate
on -site lighting; limit electroliers height; provide structures
which are compatible with the total design of the proposed
facility and minimize energy consumption.
The lighting plan shall include the following:
a A photometric plan showing a point -by -point foot candle
layout to extend a minimum of twenty (20) feet outside the
property lines. Layout plan to be based on a ten (10) foot
grid center. Down lighting and accent landscape and
building lighting shall be employed throughout the project.
b Maximum overall height of fixtures shall be twenty five
(25) feet, unless otherwise approved by the Director of
Community Development.
c Fixtures must possess sharp cut -off qualities with a
maximum of one foot candle illumination at or beyond
property lines.
d Energy efficient lighting devices shall be provided.
e A minimum of one, and a maximum of two foot candle
illumination with a 1.5 foot candle average, or as
otherwise approved by the Director of Community
Development.
f No light shall be emitted above the 90 degree or horizontal
plane. No direct light source shall be visible from the
street.
g Lighting devices in the parking lot shall be shielded and
directed downward to avoid light and glare on neighboring
properties.
h Lighting devices shall be high enough as to prohibit anyone
on the ground from tampering with them unless tamper proof
fixtures are approved by the Director of Community
Development. All exterior lighting devices shall be
protected by weather and breakage resistant covers.
i Lighting at all exterior doors shall be lighted with a
minimum maintained two foot candles at ground level.
ATTACHMENT: 2
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<To- List of Cities>
RE: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION, ORDINANCES, DESIGN GUIDELINES,
AND /OR STANDARDS RELATED TO LIGHTING OF DEVELOPMENT
PROPERTIES OR PROJECTS
Gentlemen:
The City of Moorpark is considering amendments to existing
development code and project condition standards affecting the
lighting of residential, commercial and industrial properties
within the community.
We would appreciate your assistance. Please send us copies of
your development /zoning code sections on lighting criteria,
standards, testing requirements, submittal requirements,
inspection criteria, design criteria for fixtures including base
elements and poles, and type of lights permitted, with wattage
criteria.
Please forward your information to me at
Should you have any questions concerning
contact me at (805) 529 -6864, Ext. 236.
Sincerely yours,
John Libiez
Principal Planner
C: Steve Kueny, City Manager
Wayne Loftus, Planning Manager
File
Chroni
Attachment: List of Cities Contacted
the indicated address.
this request, please
ATTACHMENT: 2
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List of Cities:
Simi Valley
Thousand Oaks
Ventura
Oxnard
Camarillo
Santa Barbara
Pasadena
Claremont
Chino Hills
Rancho Cucamonga
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