No person shall install, maintain and/or use an outdoor visible light or other sources of illumination which is on private property and produces glare or direct illumination across a property line in a residential area of such intensity that it creates a nuisance or unreasonably interferes with the use or enjoyment of adjacent property.

(Ord. 1046; Code 2022)

For purposes of this article, a light or other source of illumination which is on private property is considered a nuisance if it generates greater than 0.2 foot candles when measured perpendicular to the light source, 5 feet above the ground at the receiving property line.

(Ord. 1046; Code 2022)

Outside lights must be made up of a light source and reflector so that, acting together, the light beam is controlled and not directed across a property line.

(Ord. 1046; Code 2022)

This article shall not apply to streetlights or lights installed, maintained and used in connection with the use and operation of any outdoor stadium; amphitheater, or athletic field which is open to the public.

(Ord. 1046; Code 2022)

Any light deemed a nuisance under this article shall be deemed a “nuisance” under Article 4 of this chapter, relating to nuisances.

(Ord. 1046; Code 2022)