Extracted requirements

Standards

A zoning ordinance states most of its rules in prose, not tables. Each one that could be read as a discrete requirement — a maximum sign area, a minimum fence setback, a riparian buffer width — is stored here with its value, its unit and the clause it was taken from.

2,998 standards in Lighting

Maximum light level

max_footcandles

0.5 foot-candles
Lighting

Light levels must not exceed 0.5-foot candles at the ground.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Albemarle County

Color temperature range

color_temperature

Lighting

color temperature between 2,000 and 3,000 Kelvin

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Albemarle County

Maximum pole height

pole_height

20 ft
Lighting

Freestanding pole-mounted light fixtures (including the base) must not exceed 20 feet in height.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Albemarle County

Dark sky-compliant lighting

dark_sky_compliance

Lighting

Lighting must be limited to the minimum reasonably necessary for security purposes and shall be designed to minimize off-site effects. Lighting on the site shall be dark sky-compliant.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Amherst County Unincorporated

Prohibition of flashing or moving lights

flashing_lights_prohibition

Lighting

No mobile food vehicle shall use flashing or moving lights as part of its operation.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Amherst County Unincorporated

Dark sky compliant lighting

dark_sky_compliant

Lighting

Lighting on the site shall be dark sky-compliant so long as they do not conflict with applicable federal law and regulations.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Amherst County Unincorporated

Exterior lighting deflected away from adjacent properties

lighting_deflected

Lighting

Exterior lighting shall be arranged so that it is deflected away from adjacent properties.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Amherst County Unincorporated

Exterior lighting deflected away from adjacent properties

lighting_deflected

Lighting

Exterior lighting shall be arranged so that it is deflected away from adjacent properties.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Amherst County Unincorporated

Minimum street lighting level

min_street_lighting_fc

0.1 foot-candles
Lighting

Lighting shall be provided in such a way as to produce a minimum of 0.1 foot candles at street level throughout the system

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Amherst County Unincorporated

Minimum lighting at intersections and hazardous locations

min_intersection_lighting_fc

0.3 foot-candles
Lighting

with at least 0.3 foot candles at street intersections, park entrances and other potentially hazardous locations

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Amherst County Unincorporated

Lighting directed downward

downward_lighting

Lighting

All lighting shall be directed downward toward the interior of the development. No lighting shall be used that interferes with airfield operations.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Chesapeake

Tower illumination

tower_illumination

Lighting

Communication towers shall be illuminated as required by the Federal Aviation Administration. However, no lighting shall be incorporated if not required by either of those agencies, or specified by the city council as a condition of the use permit, or by the planning commission or planning director in the approval of a site plan.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Chesapeake

Exterior lighting

exterior_lighting

Lighting

Exterior lighting must have minimal impact to neighboring properties and the regional skyline.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Claremont

BESS lighting motion-sensor only

bess_lighting_motion_sensor

Lighting

Lighting of any battery energy storage system shall be limited to that minimally required for safety and operational purposes and all lighting shall be exclusively motion-sensor activated.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Claremont

Motion-sensor lighting required

motion_sensor_lighting

Lighting

all lighting shall be exclusively motion-sensor activated. All lighting must be in compliance with the International Dark-Sky Association's (IDA) guidelines

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Claremont

Recreation lighting shielded

recreation_lighting_shielded

Lighting

Where nighttime lighting is proposed it shall be fully shielded and large evergreen trees shall be required to appropriately screen any adjoining residences.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Farmville

Commercial recreation lighting shielded

commercial_recreation_lighting_shielded

Lighting

Where nighttime lighting is proposed, it shall be fully shielded and large evergreen trees shall be required to appropriately screen adjoining residences.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Farmville

Financial institution lighting downward

financial_institution_lighting_downward

Lighting

Exterior lighting shall face downward and be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Farmville