Standards
2,998 standards in Lighting
Maximum light level
max_footcandles
0.5 foot-candlesLighting“Light levels must not exceed 0.5-foot candles at the ground.”
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Maximum light level
max_footcandles
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”
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Color temperature range
color_temperature
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 ftLighting“Freestanding pole-mounted light fixtures (including the base) must not exceed 20 feet in height.”
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Maximum pole height
pole_height
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.”
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Dark sky-compliant lighting
dark_sky_compliance
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.”
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Prohibition of flashing or moving lights
flashing_lights_prohibition
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.”
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Dark sky compliant lighting
dark_sky_compliant
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.”
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Exterior lighting deflected away from adjacent properties
lighting_deflected
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.”
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Exterior lighting deflected away from adjacent properties
lighting_deflected
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-candlesLighting“Lighting shall be provided in such a way as to produce a minimum of 0.1 foot candles at street level throughout the system”
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Minimum street lighting level
min_street_lighting_fc
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-candlesLighting“with at least 0.3 foot candles at street intersections, park entrances and other potentially hazardous locations”
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Minimum lighting at intersections and hazardous locations
min_intersection_lighting_fc
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.”
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Lighting directed downward
downward_lighting
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.”
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Tower illumination
tower_illumination
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.”
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Exterior lighting
exterior_lighting
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.”
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BESS lighting motion-sensor only
bess_lighting_motion_sensor
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”
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Motion-sensor lighting required
motion_sensor_lighting
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.”
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Recreation lighting shielded
recreation_lighting_shielded
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.”
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Commercial recreation lighting shielded
commercial_recreation_lighting_shielded
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.”
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Financial institution lighting downward
financial_institution_lighting_downward
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Farmville →