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2. New Fixtures. Whenever a light fixture that was existing on the effective date of this Ordinance is replaced by a new outdoor light fixture, the provisions of this section shall be complied with. (d) Intensity. No light source or combination thereof which cast light on a public street shall exceed one (1) foot candle (meter reading) as measured from the right-of-way line of said street nor shall any light source or combination thereof which cast light on adjacent residential property exceed four -tenths (0.4) foot candles (meter reading) as measured at the property line per the method outlined in § 1007.043 (6)(e) of this Ordinance. (e) Method of Measuring Light Intensity. The foot candle level of a light source shall be taken after dark with the light meter held six (6) inches above the ground with the meter facing the light source. A reading shall be taken with the light source on, then with the light source off. The different between the two readings will be identified as the light intensity. (f) Performance Standards. 1. Residential/Public/Semi-Public District Standards. In all residential and public, semi-public districts, any lighting used to illuminate a structure, an off-street parking area, or other area shall be arranged as to deflect light away from any adjoining residential property or from any public right-of-way. All lighting shall be installed in accordance with the following provisions: a. The light source shall be hooded or controlled so as not to light adjacent property in excess of the maximum intensity defined by this Ordinance. b. Bare light bulbs shall not be permitted in view of adjacent property or public right-of-way, unless part of a permanent or decorative fixture. 2. Business/Industrial District Standards. Any lighting used to illuminate a structure, an off-street parking area, or other area shall be arranged so as to deflect light away from any adjoining residential property or from any public right-of-way. All lighting shall be installed in accordance with the following provisions: a. The luminaire shall contain a cutoff which directs and cuts off the light at an angle of ninety (90) degrees or less. b. Light sources shall not be permitted so as to light adjacent property in excess of the maximum intensity defined in § 1007.043 (6)(d) of this Ordinance. c. Architectural/historical light fixtures that feature globes that are not shielded, or lighting of entire facades or architectural features of a building may be approved by the City Council. In no case shall the light affect adjacent property in excess of the maximum intensity defined in § 1007.043 (6)(d) of this Ordinance. 3-26