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1. Ordinance 1563 - Zoning Text Amendment - Lighting Standards - 1st ReadingCl*ty of Kalispell Planning Department - " Street East., Suite 211, Kalispell, Montana 59901 Telephone: 06) 7fl-18 Fax: (406) 7"51-1858 We , te: kalispellplannM*g.com REPORT TO: Kalispell Mayor and city Council FROM: Thomas R. Jentz, Director xJames H. Patrick, City Manager SUBJECT Amendments to the Lighting Standards — Kalispell Zoning Ordinance FETING E: January 17, 200 BACKGROUND: 'l is is a. request by the City of Kalispell to amend the recently adopted lighting regulations. These changes are being proposed by the staff as a. result of working with the regulations over the past couple of months. The proposed amendments are rather minor or in mature but are intended to address some problem areas. The Kalispell Planning Board held a public hearing on the matter at heir regular meeting of October 11, 2005, a subsequent work session on the matter on October 25, 2005 and finally at the regular meeting of November 8, 2005, the planning board acted on the amendments to the lighting standards that resulted in some changes and "fine tuning that would serve to make the ordinance more user friendly and usable. The substantive changes are as follows: Amending the full cutoff lens definition so instead of limiting a hg it from shinning g at 70 degrees above the horizontal plane, allowing the ma mum to increase to 90 degrees above the horizontal plane. Ihis is because of problems o tw'ning a 70 degree cutoff fixture. • Amending the maximum height of a light pole from 30 feet in height to 25 feet in height. This is to compensate for the greater light distribution gamed from a 90 degree full cut off` lens. Amending the requirement ,for non -conforming commercial hghti .g to allow replacement of the leas to a full cutoff lens and not the light pole. This is primairily because of the expense involved in replacing light poles and reconfiguration of the light distribution pattern. Other minor changes involve clarification regarding how the light pole height and the level of light are measured and an exemption for sports and recreation fields is also being proposed. This matter was presented to the council at a. workshop on November Amendment to the Lighting Standards January 10, 2006 Page 2 271 2005 and discussedat length at a council meeting of December er , 2005. The issue was subsequently tabled until January 17, , Zoo . workshopwas held on January 3, 2006 at which the council again reviewed the proposed changes. At the work session the council directed the staff to make two additional changes dealing with the t r .e frarne for br'nging no -conforrni g lighting into compliance. ce. The text was simplified to state that commercial lighting would be required to be brought into compliance (light futures only, not pore height) by January 1, 2009 with. 2 possible one year extensions for hardship; and residential lighting was required to be brought into compliance by January 1, 2 (fixtures only). R= ADMNDATI N: A motion to approve the first rear mg of the ordinance for changes to the lighting standards would be in order. FISCAL EFFECTS: S: None. ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Council, es ectfuRy submitted, Thomas R. Jentz I James H. Patrick Director City Manager Report compiled: : anua r 10, 2006 e: Theresa White, Kalispell City Clerk ORDINANCE No. 1.563 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE KALISPELL ZONING ORDINANCE (ORDINANCE NO. 1. f , BY CAA ING. NEW CHAPTER 27.22A, OUTDOOR IGH ING STANDARDS, DECLARING G N EFFECTIVE DATE, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO CODIFY THE SAME. WHEREASI, on August 1, 2005, the City Council of the City of Kalispell Passed ordinance 1546,, amending the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance 1 o to incorporate standards for outdoor lighting that would apply to both conimercial and residential development, and WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell has submitted a written request to amend Section .2 .10 , Outdoor ghting Standards, of the Kaiis ell �or�ir�� �rdi ar�ce, by creating; a new chapter 27.22A, removing them from the S p le e .tal Regulations, and making minor cha.naes, and WHEREAS, the request was forwarded to the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission y the Kalispell Planning epart e .t after having been evaluated -under 27.30.020, Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, and WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission recommended that the text of the Kalispell Zoning rdinan e he amended by adding new Chapter 27.22A, outdoor Lighting Standards, and making; minor changes, and WHEREAS,, AS, the City Council has reviewed the KPD Report and the transmittal from the Kali spell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission and hereby adopts the findings made in Report. KZTA.-o -7 as the Findings of Fact applicable le to this ordinance. OW, THEREFORE, BE IT R.. AINT YTHE CITY COUNC THE CITY OF KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS - SECTION I. The City of Kalispell Zoning Ordinance Ordinance No. 1460 is hereby amended as follows on Exhibit "A", attached hereto and thereby made a part hereof. SECTION 11. All parts and portions of Ordinance No. 1460 not amended hereby .remain. Unchanged. SECTION 111. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty days after its .final passage. SECTION—.] 7 V. The City Atto .ey is hereby authorized and directed to recodify this Ordinance, PASSED AND APPROVED Y THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR of THE CITY OF KALISPELL THIS 6TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2006. Pa-mea B. Kennedy ATTEST: Mayor Theresa White City Clerk EXHI]BIT A OUTDOOR LIGHTING STANDARDS PURPOSE AND INTENT: Light pollution obscures the night sky, a resource important to residents and visitors. Light trespass interferes with the quality of life and public safety of the community. Standards for outdoor lighting are intended to control artificial light from non -vehicular sources that produce glare light trespass, nuisance light and or degrade the night sky. These standards are intended to reduce and eliminate nuisance glare and light trespass from poorly placed., inappropriate, misaligned or improperly shielded light sources. It is the further intent of these standards to conserve energy and resources as well as to curtail and reverse the degradation of the night sky dough the regulation of the type and use of outdoor lighting while maintaining night-time safety, utility and secure* ty. APPLICABILITY: BILITY All residential and commercial lighting whether on public or private property installed in the city bits of Kalispell shall comply with the requirements and specifications established with these regulations. STANDARDS: ..All lights shall be shielded and directed in such a way as to direct all light toward the intended area and away from h reflective suffaccs. 2. Lighting shall be designed, directed and shielded in such a manner that direct light does not leave the perimeter of the site as limited by these regulations. 3. All outdoor lighting, including the fist .re, pole, and other supporting elements, shall be designed to complement the overall ar hitectural. appearance of the site and prevent excessive glare. The height and level of lighting should be appropriate for the development. Lights mounted on poles shall not be taller than the building fe itlocated on tl property or taller than 30 25 feet, whichever is less (Role hei ht to be calculated from, grade to the to of the ole structure). Roof illumination is not allowed.. . When practical, timing mechanisms and photo cells shall be used to reduce light levels and conserve energy during non -operational hours. 7, Lighting mounted on the building should be integrated as an architectural component and shall meet all re uirements of this ordinance. Nothing...herein shall be deemed to prohibit the installation of minimum li htin standards required 12L-the a licable buil.din aid or fire codes.. _ , . . r Canopy lighting, such as service station lighting, shall be fully recessed and shielded to ensure that no light source is visible from or causes glare in the pudic right of way or adjacent properties. Any canopy structure used at a business location must have recessed lights with diffusers which do not extend Page I of 10 below the surface of the canopy. 1 Low voltage landscape lighting will be allowed provided it is directed toward the object or building and does not leave the perimeter of the site or contribute to light trespass. . All pole mounted lighting shall have a full cut-off fixture that does not allow light to shire above a -!TG 90 degree angle measured from a vertical lire from the center of the lamp. 1. Mercury vapor lights are prohibited because of the poor color spectrum, light intensity and inefficient energy use. 12, Low pressure or high pressure sodium lights and metal halide are encouraged rather than the use of florescent lights. 13, Light fixtures or lamps shall be shielded or shaded in such a manner so that the light emitting surface is not visible and to direct incident arms away from all adjacent property. 14. Any light fixture must be placed in such a manner so that no fight emitting surface is visible from any residential area or public/private roadway, walkway, trail or other public way when viewed at ground level. 15. The level of lighting shall not exceed 0.3 foot candles at any residential property line or 0.5 foot candles at any non-residential property line. Measurements shall be taken from ground level. 6. Floodlights shall have external shielding or shall be directed and angled so that no light is visible above a 7-0 90 degree angle rx ea.sured from a vertical line from the center of the lamp and shall not shine onto any adjacent t public right of way or adjacent property. 17. Any interior lighted signs may not be lit at nigh when any face of the sign is removed or damaged in such a. way that the light may distract or intrude on drivers or adjacent properties. 18. Signs that have exterior lighting must be lit from above the sign and the light shielded except that ground lighting may be used for ground mounted signs with a solid base. In all cases lighting rust be directed at the surface of the sign area.. Page 2 of 1 SPECEFIC USES: Security Lighting for Commercial. and Residential Uses: Security lighting is defined as lighting designed and used to discourage came and undesirable activity which includes parking lot lighting. 1. Security lighting should use the lowest possible illummatior to effectively allow survelllarce. 2. The use of sensor technologies, tiers or other means to activate lighting during times when it will be needed may he required by the zoning administrator to conserve energy, provide safety, and promote compatibility between different land uses. 3. Both commercial and residential security lighting shall be shielded so the light source is not visible and the light is aimed so that illumination ation is directed to the designated areas. All .ors -essential exterior commercial lighting is to he turned off after business Hours. architectural AccentLighting: 1. Fixtures used to accent architectural features, materials, colors, style of buildings, landscaping, or art shall be located, aimed and shielded so that hght is directed only on those features. Such fixtures sh.aU he aimed or shielded to minimize light spill into the dark night sky in conformance with the l.0 inaire standards. 2. Lighting ,fixtures shy not generate excessive light levels, cause glare, or direct light beyond the fara.de onto r eigh on'ng property,, streets or the right sky. Canopy Lighting and Lighting of Service Stations: In addition to the general standards previously listed, the following also apply: 1. Fighting of such areas shall not be used to attract attention to the business. Lighting levels shall he adequate to facilitate the activities taping place in such locations. In order to TM'nimi, e the extent of direct glare, light fixtures mounted on canopies shall be recessed so that the lens coven is recessed or flush with the bottom surface (ceilm*g)of the canopy or shielded by the fixture or the edge of the canopy so that ll&t is restrained . to 85 degrees or less from vertical. 2. As an alternative or supplement) to .recessed ceiling lights, indirect lighting may e used where light is beamed upward and then reflected down from the underside of the canopy. y. When this method is used, light fixtures rust be shielded so that direct illumination is focused exclusively on the underside of the canopy. 3. .bights shall. not be mounted on the top or sides (fascias) of the canopy. Page 3 of 10 Outdoor Sports or Recreation Fields or Performance Areas. 1.. Lighting of outdoor recreational facilities (public or private) , such as, but not limited to, football fields, soccer fields, baseball fields, softball fields, tennis courts, special event €w areas � are exempt from this ordinance Drovided that the lights are to be used only when the facility is in use. Flags of the United States or Montana. � sed with either the United States and Z or Montana fla may be illuminated from below provided such lighting is focused pn*marily primarilyon the individual flag or flags to limit light trespass and spill into the dark night sky. Searchlights. The operation of searchlights for any purpose other than an emergency r need is prohibited. Towers. Lighting on towers is prohibited except as required by regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration. PROCEDURE: At the time of site plan approval by the Kalispell Site Development Review Committee, the appheant must supply a lighting plan in accordance with these regulations and shall demonstrate conformance with these standards. At a. minimum the lighting plan shall include: 1. Manufacturer specifications regarding the light fixture, proposed locations, mounting heights and direction of all exterior lighting. 2. If the building, signa.ge or landscaping is proposed to be ht, relevant drawings shall be provided showing the type, location and direction of the light fixture. I if needed, additional information may be required by the site development review committee in order to demonstrate compliance with these regulations which may include photometric data of all lighting and other descriptive information on the fixtures and or a computer generated photometric grid showing foot candle reading g very 10 Feet within the property or site and ten feet beyond the property o r d.a.r' es. NON-CONFORMNG LIGHTING Lighting for commercial uses including but not limited to parking lot and building lighting that does not conform to these regulations shall he brought into compliance with those rovisions relatiniz to full cutoff fixtures and or s �� � Two one year extensions may be considered by the Kalispell City Council lased upon a speck hardship and upon written request. 'age 4 of 10 Residential lighting that does not confonn to these regulations shall be brought into compliance %�t%_Leption­­­ �with thoseprovisions reia.tir� to fixtures .res and lar ���. � 7��,��- .� � �. + a �" .� 2. rw�L�� 'a 't M a t Yk Y Y 1 A i 7 IW #� ,* t ! �. i iF r s ; i M CIF i• rr! 1� �Ik IF ;. i # Ak * A4 40 W IW' w w s DEFINITIONS Canopy structure: Any overhead protective structure which is constructed in such a manner as to allow pedestrians vehicles to pass under. 2. Fixture: The assembly that holds a. lamp and may include an assembly housing, a. mounting bracket or pole socket, a lamp holder, a ballast, a. reflector or mirror, and a refractor or leas, 3. Foot candle: A. unit of illumination produced on a. surface, all points of which are one foot from a uniform point source of one candle. rig' ally the measure of fe amount r t of light er 'tted by a candle onto one square foot of surface one foot away, foot candles are now the standard unit of measuring ig.bt, A foot candle is equal to one lumen en per square Feet. . Full cut off fixture: A fixture, as installed, that are designed or shielded in such a. manner that all light rays emitted by the fixture, either directly from the lamps or indirectly from the fixture, are projected below a. horizontal ontal plane running through the lowest point on the fixture where light is emitted. . Glare: Direct light err'tted by a. l r. i .aire that cases reduced vision or momentary bhndness. . Illuminance: The level of light measured at a. surface. . Lamp: The component of a l mirraire that produces the light. . bight direct: Light emitted directly by a larnp, off a reflector, or through refractor of a. l minarie , . Light emitting surface: Any part of a fixture (lamp, diffusor) which emits light raYS . 10. Light pollution: General sky glow caused by the scattering of artificial light in the atmosphere, ere, much of which is caused by poorly -designed l mi arie. 11, Light shield: Any attachment which interrupts and blocks the path of light emitted from a l .r it aire or fixture. re. 2. Light trespass: Light emitted by a l .rrrinaire that shines beyond the boundaries of the property on which the l mina.ire is located. Page 5 of 10 1.3. Lut en: A unit of measurement of luminous flux. 1_ Luminaare: The complete lighting system, including the lamp and the fixture. 15. r nw're full cutoff: A l rrrinaire that allows no direct light emissions above a. horizontal plar . e through the lumin aire' s lowest light -emitting part. 16. Lurm* naai.r-e permanent outdoor: Any fixed lumina -ire or system of l im es that is outdoors and this is intended to be used for seven ) days or longer, 17. Lux The international standard unit for measuring light levels as opposed to Foot Candle in the U. s. A) . It is one lumen per square meter. . (see Lumens and. Foot Candle). 18. Wattage: the amount of electrical power consumed by a lamp or light fixture measured in "watts". One watt is equal to the power €dissipated. by I ampere of electrical current flowing across a resistance of 1. ohm or the power produced. by 1 ampere of electrical current under an electromotive force of I volt. one horsepower is equal to 746 watts.Formulae: watts = volts x amps, P = V x 1, electrical power = electromotive force x electric current. FIGURES AND `ABES: The attached agu_,res and tables are ir�cor prated as id.e i es for biic M' for a.tio . and enforcing this section. 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