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v. All dumpsters, recycling bins, handling equipment, and enclosures shall <br />be approved by the Zoning Administrator and be kept in a good state of repair with lids designed <br />to prevent spilling and spread of debris and access by animals. The construction of trash and <br />recycling enclosures shall be per standards established by the Community Development <br />Department. All designs and construction of trash enclosures shall be subject to the Building <br />Official's approval. <br />(6) Outdoor Lighting. <br />(a) Purpose. It is the purpose of this section to encourage the use of lighting systems <br />that will reduce light pollution and promote energy conservation while increasing night time <br />safety, utility, security and productivity. <br />(b) Exemptions. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the following: <br />1. This section does not prohibit the use of temporary outdoor lighting used during <br />customary holiday seasons. <br />2. This section does not prohibit the use of temporary outdoor lighting used for <br />civic celebrations and promotions. <br />3. Lighting required by a government agency for the safe operation of airplanes, or <br />security lighting required on government buildings or structures. <br />4. Emergency lighting by police, fire, and rescue authorities. <br />(c) Non -Conforming Uses. <br />1. Existing Fixtures. All outdoor lighting fixtures existing and legally installed <br />prior to the effective date of this Ordinance are exempt from regulations of this section but shall <br />comply with the Ordinance requirements for glare as follows: <br />a. Any lighting used to illuminate an off-street parking area, sign or other <br />structure, shall be arranged as to deflect light away from any adjoining residential zone or from <br />the public streets. Direct or sky -reflected glare, where from flood lights or from high temperature <br />processes such as combustion or welding shall not be directed into any adjoining property. The <br />source of lights shall be hooded or controlled in some manner so as not to light adjacent property. <br />Bare incandescent light bulbs shall not be permitted in view of adjacent property or public right- <br />of-way. Any light or combination of lights which cast light on a public street shall not exceed <br />one (1) foot candle (meter reading) as measured from the right-of-way line of said street. Any <br />light or combination of lights which cast light on residential property shall not exceed four -tenths <br />(0.4) foot candles (meter reading) as measured from said property. <br />3-25 <br />