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Ordinance Number 676ORDINANCE NO. 676 n AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 9-3.614, ENTITLED "LIGHTING" OF TITLE 9 "LAND USE" OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD EXTERIOR LIGHTING STANDARDS FOR NON- RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Code Amendment. Municipal Code Section 9-3.614, entitled "Lighting," is hereby amended to read as follows: "Section 9-3.614. Lighting. "(A) Purpose and Intent. It is the goal of the General Plan of the City to maintain a small -village, rural atmosphere and to ensure that all future developments reiterate these qualities. Exterior lighting is to serve both an aesthetic and safety function at the same time. To meet this goal, site lighting should be kept to a minimum level and still provide safety to the public. "(B) Non -Residential. All properties zoned for commercial, industrial or public institutional use (including Planned Community Districts), shall be subject to the exterior lighting regulations set forth below. Such regulations also apply to security lighting. All exterior lighting shall be included on an electrical plan and shall meet the following standards: "(1) Intensity. The amount of parking lot light projected onto any ground or wall surface shall not be less than one (1) footcandle nor exceed five (5) footcandles at the base of the light fixtures. The electrical plan shall demonstrate the dispersal of light on the ground surface and compliance with the requirements of this section. Building - mounted decorative lights shall not exceed five (5) footcandles measured five (5) feet from the light source. 11(2) Height. The height of exterior lighting fixtures shall be as follows: "(i) Building -mounted lights shall be located below the eave. Roof - mounted lights are prohibited. "(ii) Pole-mounted/parking lot area. The maximum height shall not exceed 14 feet as measured from finish grade to the top of the light fixture. Concrete pedestals used to protect the light pole shall not exceed 24 inches in height and shall be included in the overall height calculation. -I- "(3) Spacing. The distance separating lights shall be determined during the development review process and shall comply with the design criteria set forth in this section to ensure adequate lighting for the safe movement of vehicles and pedestrians. "(4) Wattageof Light Fixtures. The intensity of light wattage shall be minimized to comply with the intensity standards set forth in this section. Halogen and mercury vapor lights shall be prohibited. Other sources such as metal halide or high pressure sodium are permitted. "(5) Type of Fixtures. Applicants shall be encouraged to use decorative light fixtures consistent with the architectural style of the project. Contemporary fixtures shall be prohibited for all areas within the D (Design Standards) Overlay District. In all other areas, it is to be discouraged unless determined to be consistent with the architectural style of the specific project. "(6) Shielding. Where the light source is visible from outside the project boundary, shielding shall be required to reduce glare such that the light source nor its image from a refectory surface shall be directly visible from any point measured five feet (51) outside the subject property line. "(7) Use of Exterior Lighting. Exterior light shall be authorized during normal business hours. Except for authorized security lighting, all lights shall be turned off by 10:00 p.m., or one-half hour after the close of business, whichever is later. "(8) Required Review. All exterior lighting proposals shall be reviewed and approved by the Design Review Commission prior to issuance of any permits for the project. In reviewing said plans, the Design Review Commission is to find that the lighting plan meets the intent and purpose to minimize the level of lighting while still providing safety to the public consistent with the standards set forth above. "(9) Exceptions. Exceptions to the above standards shall be considered by the Design Review Commission after conducting a duly advertised and noticed public hearing. Exceptions shall only be granted upon a finding by the Design Review Commission that the exception is consistent with the intent and purpose of this section to minimize the level of lighting and is necessary to provide for the safety of the public. "(C) Outdoor Recreational Use. Outdoor night lighting for tennis courts, equestrian u,5gesjor other recreational uses except that required for security purposes, shall not be permitted unless a Conditional Use Permit is approved by the City. All outdoor night lighting shall be arranged to substantially confine all direct rays to the subject property and away from streets and adjacent properties. For specific standards regarding tennis courts refer to Section 9-3.607(eX4) of this Chapter. "(D) Residential Areas. All properties zoned for residential use shall be subject to the exterior lighting regulations set forth in this subsection. Such regulations shall apply to security lighting. Purely decorative lighting is prohibited. Exterior lighting can serve both as an aesthetic function as well as -2- passage. a safety function at the same time. All exterior lighting shall be included on an electrical plan which includes a site plan, fixture design and size, height, and type and total wattage. Said plan shall meet the following standards: (1)— Intensity. The amount of light projected onto any surface shall not "exceed five 5 footcandles. "(2) Height. Building -mounted lights shall be installed below the eave line and no higher than 14 feet unless used to illuminate a second story entry eave, balcony, or outside stairway where in such case it shall be no higher than eight feet (8') above floor elevation of second story. Pole or wall -mounted lights will be limited to eight feet (8') in height above the finished grade. 11(3) Spacing. The distance separating lights shall be a minimum of thirty-five feet (351). Lights at doorway exits are exempt. Low -intensity ground -mounted lights (one footcandle, maximum eighteen inches (18") in height) needed for pedestrian safety are exempt. 1K4) Location. Lighting shall only be installed adjacent to buildings, walkways, driveways, or within activity areas (swimming pools/spas, outdoor dining areas, and other similar uses) and focal landscape areas located in close proximity to residence or activity area. 11(5) Type. The use of high pressure sodium lights and metal halide are permitted. Exceptions shall be subject to review and approval of the Design Review Commission. 11(6) Shielding. Where the light source is visible from outside the property, such lighting shall be limited to fifteen (15) footcandles measured one foot (1') from the lamp. "(7) Required Ministerial Review. All residential exterior lighting proposals set forth in the electrical plan shall be reviewed by the Department of Planning to determine compliance with the standards set forth in this subsection. The review shall be a ministerial, non - discretionary review as a compliance with the specific criteria set forth in subdivision (d). Exceptions to such standards may be granted by the Zoning Administrator subject to criteria set forth in subsection (i) of Section 9-2.304 of Article 3 of Chapter 2 of this Title. A positive finding for subsection (i) of subsection (1) of subsection (C) of Section 9-2.304 is required for exceptions to these standards. SECTION 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days after its SECTION 3. City Clerk's Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause the same to be posted at the duly designated posting places within the City and published once within fifteen (15) days after passage and adoption is required by law; or, in the alternative, the City Clerk may cause to be published a summary of this Ordinance and a -3- certified copy of the text of this Ordinance shall be posted in the Office of the City Clerk five (5) days prior to the date of adoption of this Ordinance; and, within fifteen (15) days after adoption, the City Clerk shall cause to be published, the aforementioned summary and shall post a certified copy of this Ordinance, together with the vote for and against the same, !n the Office of the City Clerk. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 6th day of November 1990. GA Y L. H USDORFER, MAYO) ATTEST: / STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO ) 1, CHERYL JOHNSON, City Clerk of the City of San Juan Capistrano, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 676 which was introduced at a meeting of the City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano, California, held on October 16 , 1990, and adopted at a meeting held on November 6 , 1990, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Schwartze, Friess, Buchheim and Mayor Hausdorfer NOES: None ABSTAIN: Councilman Bland ABSENT: None (SEAL) CHERYL JO SO , CITYTY CLtRK -4-