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3.7. ON -SITE LIGHTING The following standards apply to on -site lighting, including lighting of signs, structures, landscaping, plazas, parking, and service areas. Streets must be lit by lamp standards; refer to the standards in Chapter 5, Public Improvement Standards. Intensity and Direction of Lighting All lighting fixtures, including spotlights, electrical reflectors, and other means of illuminating signs, structures, landscaping, parking, loading, and similar areas, shall be focused, directed and arranged to prevent horizontal glare or direct illumination on adjoining property or streets. A 90 degree cut off must be used to direct light toward walls and landscaping to avoid shining light up into the sky. Indirect illumination of neighboring residential properties or uses by any on -site lighting shall not exceed 0.4 foot candles at the property line, as measured horizontally and vertically from the adjacent grade to a height of 14 feet. No mercury vapor utility yard lights or other light fixtures with high intensity discharge lamps or bulbs, which are not designed to limit or control light direction or which do not shield the light source from view of neighboring residential properties, shall be permitted. Lamp Color and Consistency Subsequent to the adoption of this ordinance, the City is expected to develop a unified lighting plan for the Town Center. Lamp types shall be selected to enhance color recognition within three zones: along streets and walkways, within parks and plazas, and within parking lots. Within each of these zones, lamps of similar type and color shall be used, with the conversion of non- conforming existing lamps encouraged over time. Types of Lighting Applications Architectural. Accent lighting of architectural features is encouraged to highlight building massing and rhythm and enhance the pedestrian environment. Accent lighting shall not be a source of glare, reflected glare, or excessive light, especially when viewed from residences and streets, walkways or open spaces. The following specific standards apply. Building Entries. Building entries with high activity levels shall be illuminated. Appropriate treatments include: bathing entry surfaces and doorways with light, allowing the building interior light to glow through glazing, or using decorative lighting fixtures to announce entries. Service Areas. Building- mounted downlight fixtures, in combination with pole fixtures, are preferred for the illumination of building service areas. Such fixtures do not cause glare or light leakage beyond the service areas. Landscaped Frontages. Regular uplighting of walls or other structures in Landscaped Frontages shall occur throughout the Town Center and must be coordinated to create a consistent and dramatic effect. Landscaping and Furnishing. Uplighting is recommended for all landscaping and furnishings (in both public and private areas) that require accenting (such as specimen trees and shrubs and sculptural features). Specific areas include streets, parks, and plazas. Landscaped Walkways. Landscaped Walkways and other pedestrian paths — unless adjacent to a building that provides adequate lighting -- shall be lit by pole or bollard type fixtures that are DRAFT — 2/6/04 34 PAGINATION TO BE ADJUSTED