§ 26.5-7. Exemptions.

The shielding and filtration requirements set forth in section 26.5-5 shall not apply to the following:

(1)

Low pressure sodium fixtures.

(2)

Outdoor lighting fixtures installed prior to the effective date of this chapter [January 1, 1987]. However, such fixtures, when exempted, shall be extinguished, either automatically or manually, between 11:00 p.m. and sunrise. Street lights and parking lot lights installed prior to the effective date of this chapter are not required to be extinguished between 11:00 p.m. and sunrise.

(3)

Fossil fuel light, produced directly or indirectly by the combustion of natural gas or other utility-type fossil fuels.

(4)

Incandescent fixtures of one hundred fifty (150) watts or less, and other sources of seventy (70) watts or less. Tungsten halogen lamps are not considered an incandescent light source for purposes of this exemption.

(5)

Airport navigational lighting systems.

(6)

Outdoor advertising signs of the type constructed of translucent material and wholly illuminated from within.

(Ord. No. 1464, § 1, 12-9-86)