§ 28-5. Maximum maintained levels of illuminance required or permitted at specific facilities.

(a)

Maximum, MAXIMUM average, and minimum levels of illuminance (MAINTAINED) for different facilities are listed below in horizontal footcandles. Unless otherwise specified, minimum levels shall be the lowest consistent with safety and security.

(1)

Parking lots and parking areas: average 2.0 fc; minimum 0.2 fc.

(2)

Entry areas near buildings: maximum 5.0 fc.

(3)

Service stations and other fueling facilities: maximum ten (10) fc in the area surrounding pump islands; parking areas and entry areas shall be lighted as required in subsections (a)(1) and (a)(2) above; drop-lens fixtures are prohibited, whether mounted under canopies or on poles.

(4)

Sales lots where merchandise, including automobiles, is displayed at night: maximum fifteen (15) fc.

(b)

For locations and facilities not specified herein, the acceptable level of illuminance request is based on guidelines established by the IESNA.

(c)

The use of searchlights is prohibited for advertising, attracting attention to any event, and for any other use except for emergency purposes.

(Ord. No. 12-104, 2-14-12)