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CITY OF LITTLE CANADA POLICY FOR RESIDENTIAL STREET LIGHTING ADOPTED DECEMBER-1-17-1-9-8,5 ADOPTED JANUARY - -, 1999 GENERAL] This policy applies to street lighting erected within the public right -of -way for the purpose of lighting public streets. Traffic safety shall mean both vehicle and pedestrian safety. Requested and /or proposed light locations shall be physically inspected by the Public Works Supervisor Director to determine the feasibility of placement and tho nood need and feasibility of placement. Existing lights that may overlap, ace -that are spaced too close per the City standards or that are deemed hazardous or unnecessary for traffic safety can be removed or moved upon direction of the Public Works Supervisor Director. Since Street lights are provided for street traffic safety only, as noted in this policy, lighting for persenalleeighboitheed personal and /or neighborhood security is not allowed under this policy. Security lighting is to be purchased by the owner desiring Gush personal and /or neighborhood security. Special hazards relating to traffic or pedestrian safety may also be considered. STREET LIGHT REQUEST Streetlights will be considered upon receipt of a petition from property owners on the affected street, or upon recommendation of the Public Works Supervisor Director. demonstrates a specific nood warranted, duo to traffic safety. The City Staff will review and give consideration to petitions that demonstrate a specific or warranted need, due to traffic and /or pedestrian safety. A petition requesting a light shall be by 50% 60% of the abutting property owners affected. The petition and signatures shall mean the consent of the affected property owners, to the City, to locate a light near their property. A property owner shall be deemed affected if the property is within 308 -feet 300 feet in any street direction from the proposed location, on either side of the street. Page 63