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ZONING AMENDMENT OF THE NEW HAVEN BOARD ALDERS AMENDING AND RESTATING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 60.1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
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WHEREAS: The City of New Haven has experienced the emergence of new outdoor lighting that warrants new categorization and regulation; and
WHEREAS: the unique nature of this lighting has created quality of life concerns for residents and businesses in New Haven neighborhoods.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that Section 60.1 of the New Haven Zoning Ordinance is amended and restated as follows:
ARTICLE VI
SECTION 60.1 Exterior Lighting.
60.1.1 Purpose. To require useful and necessary outdoor lighting within the City that promotes energy efficiency; reduces Light Pollution, Light Trespass, Glare and other offensive light sources; protects and retains the visual character of the City and its neighborhoods; and reduces impacts to the residents' public health, safety, and welfare. The health, safety, and welfare of wildlife and the environment should be considered.
60.1.2 Applicability. The standards herein apply to all new and renovated Exterior Lighting. Renovations include changes in light type, mounting height, location, size, brightness, and number of light sources. Renovations do not include, without limitation, routine maintenance such as changing lamp or bulb, ballast, starter, photo control, housing, lenses, and other similar components, and are permitted, provided such renovations do not result in a higher lumen output. This Section also applies to lighting for Indirectly-Illuminated Signs, as defined in Section 60.3.
60.1.3 Lighting Plan, Defined A Light Plan must include (a) a plan sheet identifying the location and height of all new, existing, proposed and renovated Exterior Lights (including but not limited to area, architectural, canopy, soffit, landscape, flag and Sign lights), type of fixture, type of light, and brightness (in lumens and/or footcandles, as appropriate), (b) manufacturer specifications or cut s...
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