HomeMy Public PortalAboutOrdinance 876ORDINANCE NO. 876
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BEAUMONT, CALIFORNIA,
ADDING CHAPTER 8.50 TO THE BEAUMONT MUNICIPAL COD
"OUTDOOR LIGHTING"
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMINT,
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Finding and Determinations.
WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont has a history and active policy for mainta ning a City-
wide small-town environment;
WHEREAS, the City is presently experiencing new commercial, industrial . d
residential development and with it new streets, parking lots and other public and p vate spaces;
WHEREAS, there is presently pending in the City applications for approval •f several
"big box" retail projects and residential projects which will require a substantial am unt of
outdoor night lighting;
WHEREAS, such new growth and development generates light pollution w 'ch has a
detrimental effect on the environment and the enjoyment of the night sky, and that e existence
of this condition is injurious and inimical to the public health, safety and general we fare of the
residents of this City and unless corrective measures are immediately undertaken to lleviate this
condition, the public health, safety and general welfare is and will continue to be thr-atened;
WHEREAS, the City Council has been further advised, and it has been foun ' that the
aforementioned conditions can be substantially diminished by requiring the installat on and use
of outdoor light fixtures that reduce light pollution to a level of insignificance.
Section 2: Adoption.
Chapter 8.50, entitled "Outdoor Lighting", is hereby added to the Beaumont Municipal
Code to read as specifically provided for in Exhibit "A", which Exhibit is attached ereto and
made a part hereof.
Section 3: Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect on March 1, 2005.
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MOVED, PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of March, 2005, by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Dressel, Council Members Fox, Berg, and Killough.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Council Member DeForge.
ATTES.
CITY OF BEAUMONT
SSEL, Mayor
Assistant Deputy
CERTIFICATION
I, Shelby Hanvey, Assistant Deputy City Clerk of the City of Beaumont, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held
on March 1, 2005, and was duly adopted on March 1, 2005, upon the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Dressel, Council Members Fox, Berg, and Killough
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Council Member DeForge
CITY OF BEAUMON
By
(SEAL)
Assistant Deput V ity Clerk
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Sections:
Section 8.50.010
Section 8.50.020
Section 8.50.030
8.50.030.1
8.50.030.2
8.50.030.3
Section 8.50.040
Section 8.50.050
Section 8.50.060
8.50.060.1
8.50.060.2
8.50.060.3
8.50.060.4
8.50.060.5
Section 8.50.070
8.50.070.1
8.50.070.2
8.50.070.3
8.50.070.4
8.50.070.5
8.50.070.6
Section 8.50.080
8.50.080.1
8.50.080.2
8.50.080.3
Section 8.50.085
8.50.085.1
8.50.085.2
8.50.085.3
Section 8.50.090
8.50.090.1
8.50.090.2
8.50.090.3
8.50.090.4
CHAPTER 8.50
OUTDOOR LIGHTING
Purpose and Intent.
Definitions.
Establishment of Lighting Zones.
The Residential Lighting Zone.
The Commercial/Industrial Lighting Zone.
The Special Use Lighting Zone.
Prohibited Lighting.
Exempt Lighting.
Lighting in the Residential Lighting Zone.
Generally.
Maximum Wattage and Shielding.
Height Limit.
Total Lamp Power Limit
Nonconforming Lighting.
Lighting in the Commercial/Industrial Zone.
Generally.
Maximum Wattage and Shielding.
Height Limit.
Total Lamp Power Limit.
Lighting Curfew
Nonconforming Lighting.
Special Use Zone.
Generally.
Conditional Use Permit Required.
Lighting Curfew.
Parks and Trails Lighting Specifications.
Generally.
Trails.
Parks.
Street Lighting Specifications.
Generally.
Lamps.
Luminaries.
Poles.
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8.50.090.5 Pole Bases.
8.50.090.6 Wiring to Pole.
8.50.090.7 The Main Wiring.
8.50.090.8 The Circuitry and Voltage Drop.
8.50.090.9 The Meter Pedestal and Point of Contact.
8.50.090.10 Layout of Poles.
8.50.090.11 Layout of Poles at Pedestrian Conflict Areas for Residential
Neighborhoods.
8.50.090.12 Special Decorative Fixtures.
8.50.090.13 Placement at Intersections.
8.50.090.14 Location of Poles.
8.50.090.15 Substitutions.
8.50.090.16 Street Light Curfew.
8.50.090.17 The Street Types and Layout Requirements.
8.50.090.18 Plans.
8.50.090.19 Inspection.
8.50.090.20 Monthly 0 & M Charges.
Section 8.50.100 Administration and Enforcement.
8.50.100.1 Generally.
8.50.100.2 Lighting Plan.
8.50.100.3 Appeal.
8.50.100.4 Variance for Non -Conforming Lighting.
8.50.100.5 Violations and Penalties.
Section 8.50.010 Purpose and Intent.
It is the purpose and intent of this Chapter to establish regulation and standards which
will reduce light pollution generated by residential, commercial and industrial lighting fixtures
and devices, minimize light pollution which has a detrimental effect on the environment and the
enjoyment of the night sky, reduce and minimize lighting and lighting practices which cause
unnecessary illumination of adjacent properties, correct problems of glare and light trespass, and
reduce energy use.
Section 8.50.020 Definitions.
As used in this Chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings set
forth below:
A. Glare: light that causes visual discomfort or disability, or loss of visual
performance.
B. Light fixture: means a complete lighting unit consisting of a lamp or lamps, the
lamp holder, reflector, lens, diffuser, ballast and/or other components and accessories, together
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with parts designed to distribute the light, to position and protect the lamps, and to connect the
lamps to the power supply. Sometimes referred to as a "luminaire".
C. Light pollution: means any artificial light emitted into the atmosphere, either
directly or indirectly by reflection that impacts astronomical research and the enjoyment of the
night sky by reflection off of airborne dust, water vapor and other atmospheric particulates.
D. Light trespass: means any artificial light or glare from a light fixture onto
neighboring property that interferes with viewing of the night sky, or eliminates the ability to
have darkness on the adjacent property, or shines into neighboring windows, properties or
structures. Quantitative measurement of light trespass shall be made with a standard yardstick
having a length of three feet and a width of 1.5 inches. The yardstick shall be placed at the
complainant's property line nearest the light source. The Planning Director shall then determine
if a shadow is cast by the light source. The light source, yardstick and shadow must be in
alignment. Measurements shall not be taken when there is a moon in the night sky.
E. Nuisance lighting: means and includes, but is not limited to, glare, sky glow, light
pollution and light trespass.
F. Shielded: a light fixture having a housing or optics that prevents a direct view of
the light source from normal viewing angles. Types of shielding include:
i. Fully shielded: a lighting fixture shielded or constructed so that light rays
are only emitted at angles below a horizontal plane passing through the lowest point of
the fixture from which it is emitted. Sometimes referred to as a "full -cutoff' fixture;
ii. Shielded: a light fixture emitting less than 2.0% of its light above the
horizontal plane;
iii. Partly shielded: a light fixture emitting less than 10% of its light above
the horizontal plane. Sometimes referred to as a "semi -cutoff' fixture;
iv. Unshielded: a light fixture that emits 10% or more of its light above the
horizontal plane.
G. Sky glow: the brightening of the night sky attributable to man-made sources of
light.
H. Temporary lighting: lighting installed with temporary wiring and operated for
less than 60 days in any calendar year. Temporary lighting includes "string lighting", which is
any type of lighting and utilizes more than one lamp or bulb connected by a continuous wire and
not exceeding 1.5 watts per bulb. Temporary lighting does not include flashing lamps or bulbs
unless they are temporary holiday decorations.
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Section 8.50.030 Establishment of Lighting Zones.
There is hereby established three Lighting Zones within the City of Beaumont for the
purpose of regulating and establishing standards for the reasonable use of outdoor lighting, the
area of which Zones are defined on the basis of land use:
8.50.030.1 The Residential Lighting Zone: shall consist of all areas of the
City zoned exclusively for residential uses;
8.50.030.2 The CommerciaUlndustrial Lighting Zone: shall consist of all
areas of the City zoned exclusively for commercial and industrial uses;
8.50.030.3 The Special Use Lighting Zone: shall consist of specific land uses
which require accurate color rendition, as more specifically provided for in Section
8.50.080, below.
Section 8.50.040 Prohibited Lighting.
The following lighting systems are prohibited in all Lighting Zones, except by special use
permit: aerial lasers, "search light" style lights, mercury vapor lights, flashing lights (unless they
are temporary "holiday decorations" as provided for in Section 8.50.050.3 below), low-pressure
sodium fixtures, lighting fixtures mounted in such a way as to illuminate a wall, building facade,
roof or awning, or aimed only towards a property line, or which interferes with the safe operation
of a motor vehicle as determined by the Police Chief or City Engineer, and billboard lighting that
is pointed up.
Section 8.50.050 Exempt Lighting_
The following outdoor lighting fixtures are exempt from this Chapter:
8.50.050.1 Fossil fuel (e.g., gas) lamps;
8.50.050.2 Neon;
8.50.050.3 Temporary holiday decorations;
8.50.050.4 Flag lighting of 150 watts or less;
8.50.050.5 Emergency lighting;
8.50.050.6 Internally illuminated signs that have dark backgrounds (opaque or
colored) and light lettering (white or colored lighter than the background) so as to
minimize glare;
8.50.050.7 Motion detector lighting fixtures, provided (a) that there is no light
trespass, (b) the fixtures are mounted within 5 feet of an entrance or exit door or alcove of
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a structure, (c) installed no more than 8 feet above the ground, and (d) illuminated with a
maximum of two light bulbs of no more than 75 watts each.
8.50.050.8 Exposed string outdoor lighting, provided (a) that they consist
exclusively of a white light with a clear bulb, and (b) the installation of such Lights shall
be limited to the lighting of living landscape features (shrubs and trees) in outside dining
areas or within the parking areas of a commercial center or plaza.
Section 8.50.060 Lighting in the Residential Lighting Zone.
8.50.060.1 Generally. All outdoor lighting fixtures shall be installed and
operated in conformance with this Chapter, and the Uniform Building and Electrical
Codes. The following standards are applicable to all outdoor lighting within the
Residential Lighting Zone.
8.50.060.2 Maximum Wattage and Shielding. All outdoor lighting shall
comply with the following lamp wattage limits and shielding requirements:
a. Fully shielded: 150 watts maximum;
b. Shielded: 55 watts maximum;
c. Partly shielded: none permitted;
d. Unshielded: low voltage (24 volts or less) landscaping lighting
only;
e. Prohibition against adjustable light fixture mounts: outdoor
lighting fixtures shall be permanently installed so as to maintain the shielding
requirements, except that low voltage landscaping lighting may use flexible or
adjustable mounting systems.
8.50.060.3 Height Limit. Lights mounted on poles or structures intended
primarily for mounting lights shall not exceed a mounting height of 40% of the horizontal
distance of the light pole from the property line, up to a maximum of 16 feet high,
whichever is lower; except that lighting attached to single family residences shall not
exceed the height of the roof eave.
8.50.060.4 Total Lamp Power Limit. This subsection applies to all outdoor
lighting, whether attached to a building, poles or other structures. The maximum
allowable lighting limit per lot in the Residential Lighting Zone shall be determined by
multiplying the area (square footage) of the lot by 0.03, the allowable lamp wattage per
square foot of lot area.
8.50.060.5 Nonconforming Lighting. All outdoor light fixtures existing and
legally installed prior to the effective date of this Chapter shall be deemed non -
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conforming and are exempt from the requirements of this Chapter except that non-
conforming lighting fixtures shall not be structurally altered, reconstructed or replaced so
as to extend their useful life.
In the event that any non -conforming lighting fixture is structurally altered, re-
constructed or replaced, such fixture shall be made to conform to the requirements of this
Chapter. Additionally, should it be determined that a non -conforming light fixture results
in light trespass, the Planning Director may require that the light be shielded, filtered,
redirected, replaced with a less intense light source, removed or a combination thereof, to
eliminate light trespass. Alternatively, a variance may be applied for.
Section 8.50.070 Lighting in the Commercial/Industrial Zone.
8.50.070.1 Generally. All outdoor lighting fixtures shall be installed and
operated in conformance with this Chapter, and the Uniform Building and Electrical
Codes. The following standards are applicable to all outdoor lighting within the
Commercial/Industrial Zone.
8.50.070.2 Maximum Wattage and Shielding. All outdoor lighting shall
comply with the following lamp wattage limits and shielding requirements:
a. Fully shielded: 450 watts maximum;
b. Shielded: 100 watts maximum;
c. Partly shielded: 55 watts maximum;
d. Unshielded: low voltage (24 volts or less) landscape and
ornamental lighting;
e. Prohibition against adjustable light fixture mounts: outdoor
lighting fixtures shall be permanently installed so as to maintain the shielding
requirements, except that landscape and ornamental lighting may use flexible or
adjustable mounting systems.
8.50.070.3 Height Limit. Lights mounted on poles or structures intended
primarily for mounting lights shall not exceed a mounting height of 40% of the horizontal
distance of the light pole from the property line, up to a maximum of 20 feet high,
whichever is lower; except that lighting attached to single story building shall not exceed
the height of the roof eave. Poles shall be appropriately scaled for small buildings and
lots. Fixtures shall be in scale with the proposed height.
8.50.070.4 Total Lamp Power Limit. This subsection applies to all outdoor
lighting, whether attached to a building, poles or other structures. The maximum
allowable lighting limit per parcel in the Commercial/Industrial Zone shall be determined
by multiplying the area (square footage) of the parcel by 0.05, the allowable lamp
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wattage per square foot of parcel area. Project scale may require closer spacing and
lower wattage.
8.50.070.5 Lighting Curfew. Outdoor lighting systems in the
Commercial/Industrial Zone shall be turned off or reduced in lighting by at least 50%
beginning at 10:00 p.m. or close of business, whichever is later, until dawn or the start of
business, whichever is sooner. The reduction shall be determined as an overall average
for the parcel. When possible, the lighting system shall be turned off rather than reduced
in lighting level. Lighting shall be equipped with controls for photocell on and timer off.
Exceptions to the lighting curfew are as follows:
or
a. When there is only one conforming lighting fixture for the parcel;
b. When a law or regulation requires lighting for steps and stairs; or
c. When, in the opinion of the Planning Director, reduced lighting
levels at a given location will cause unacceptable increased risk and design levels
must be maintained.
8.50.070.6 Nonconforming Lighting. All outdoor light fixtures existing and
legally installed prior to the effective date of this Chapter shall be deemed non-
conforming and are exempt from the requirements of this Chapter except that non-
conforming lighting fixtures shall not be structurally altered, reconstructed or replaced so
as to extend their useful life.
In the event that any non -conforming lighting fixture is structurally altered, re-
constructed or replaced, such fixture shall be made to conform to the requirements of this
Chapter. Additionally, should it be determined that a non -conforming light fixture results
in light trespass, the Planning Director may require that the light be shielded, filtered,
redirected, replaced with a less intense light source, removed or a combination thereof, to
eliminate light trespass. Alternatively, a variance may be applied for.
Section 8.50.080 Special Use Zone.
8.50.080.1 Generally. The Special Use Zone shall consist of specific land
uses where the use of the space or area requires colors to be rendered as accurately as
possible. Such uses may include, but are not limited to:
fields);
a. Automobile sales lots;
b. Outdoor recreation facilities (e.g. tennis courts, driving ranges, ball
c. Outdoor advertising displays;
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d. Service stations;
e. Construction lighting;
f. Special events (e.g. fairs and festivals);
g. Industrial areas were higher pole heights are required to avoid
interference with vehicle operations;
h. Temporary outdoor lighting (e.g. aerial lasers and search lights).
8.50.080.2 Conditional Use Permit Required. A Conditional Use Permit
("CUP") for outdoor lighting in a Special Use Zone shall be applied for and obtained
from the Planning Director, upon written application therefor and the payment of an
administrative fee. To obtain a CUP, applicants shall demonstrate that the proposed
lighting installation:
a. Is not within the Residential Lighting Zone;
b. Utilizes fully -shielded, side shielded and internally -shielded light
fixtures to the maximum extent practicable;
c. Includes measures to mitigate light trespass and artificial sky glow.
8.50.080.3 Lighting Curfew. Outdoor lighting systems in the
Commercial/Industrial Zone shall be turned off or reduced in lighting by at least 50%
beginning at 10:00 p.m. or close of business, whichever is later, until dawn or the start of
business, whichever is sooner. The reduction shall be determined as an overall average
for the parcel. When possible, the lighting system shall be turned off rather than reduced
in lighting level. Lighting shall be equipped with controls for photocell on and timer off.
Section 8.50.085 Parks and Trails Lighting Specifications.
8.50.085.1 Generally. The following specifications shall apply to all public
and private sidewalks, pedestrian trails, bicycle paths, and equestrian trails (collectively,
"trails"), and public parks.
8.50.085.2 Trails. Overhead lighting shall be placed on poles not more than
16 feet in height, illuminating only the trail itself plus an additional area of not more than
5 feet in width on either side of the trail, with a total lamp power limit of 0.040 watts per
square foot.
8.50.085.3 Parks. Overhead lighting in parks shall be placed on poles not
more than 16 feet in height, with a total lamp power of 0.020 watts per square foot.
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Section 8.50.090 Street Lighting Specifications.
8.50.090.1 Generally. The following specifications apply to all street lighting
in the City, on all public and private roadways. The City has adopted the Southern
California Edison (SCE) rate standards; scheduled rates LS -3 and LS -2. The City will
accept the option of re-lamping. This rate schedule is for collector roads, arterial roads
and highways. LS -3 is a metered system with a special rate. It may be combined with
the sprinkler controller meter pedestal, in most cases. The in -tract streetlights on
residential roads will be LS -2, fed from the nearest Point of Contact with SCE. The
developer of each tract map or parcel map will pay the City to install the street lighting
system. The street lighting system will be wholly-owned and installed by the City. The
LS -3 systems shall consist of a 2" conduit from the SCE source to a meter pedestal to the
lights per approved layouts. All work performed shall be by a Licensed Electrical
Contractor. All inspections shall be by the City of Beaumont Public Works Department.
There are three inspections required: A. at conduit installation, B. at pouring of bases, C.
at final acceptance. Call (909) 769-8529, ext. 250, 24 hours in advance.
8.50.090.2 Lamps. All street lighting lamps will be deluxe high-pressure
sodium, clear, and have a mogul base. The watts and lumens are as follows: 70 watt is
6,400 lumens, 100 watt is 9,500 lumens, 150 watt is 16,000 lumens, 200 watt is 22,000
lumens, 250 watt is 30,000 lumens, and 400 watt is 51,000 lumens. All lamps are to have
a rated life of 24,000 plus hours. All lamps are to be universal burning position.
8.50.090.3 Luminaries. The specified and test brand is General Electric, style
M -250R2 for 70 to 200 watt, and style M-400 for 250 to 400 watt fixtures. The
photometric layout is type MC3, full cutoff with 0 degrees of light above 90 degrees.
The specific photometric layout for 70 -watt fixture is #7292. The specific photometric
layouts for the 100 and 150- watt are #9168. The specific photometric layouts for the
200 and 250 -watt fixtures #1045, #1006 and #7305. All light fixtures to have flat glass
lenses. All fixtures to have a quad tap ballast and a twist lock photocell socket. All
fixtures will get a twist lock photocell oriented to the north, or if necessary away from
any other light sources. Layouts are based on a .81 light loss factor. All fixtures are to be
wired 240 volt.
8.50.090.4 Poles. All poles will be octagonal concrete tapered poles with a
natural rock finish. The color for all perimeter streets will be "black and white (gray)".
On interior streets the builder can select the street light color or use the basic city color of
"black and white (gray)". Each pole will have an access door in the base to facilitate
wiring. The Type A is a 70 -watt and will be installed on a 23 -foot pole, with a 6 -foot
arm upswept 3 feet for a luminaire mounting height of 26 feet. The Type D is a 100 -watt
and will be mounted on a 25 -foot pole with a 12 -arm upswept 5 -feet for a luminaire
mounting height of 30 feet. The Type C-1 and Type C-2 will have either 1 or 2
luminaries with 150, 200, 250, and 400 -watt fixtures and will be mounted on a 31 -foot
pole with a 12 -arm upswept 5 feet for a luminaire mounting height of 36 feet. All arms
are to be hot dipped galvanized steel or aluminum with a rain cap. Colored arms may be
baked powder coating. Arms will have a 2" mounting pipe for the luminaire. Poles must
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have a minimum 80 miles per hour wind factor and sustain a 1.3 gust factor. The
approved manufacturer is Ameron, Inc. The 23 -foot pole number is Ameron 1#1C1-23.
The 25- foot pole number is Ameron #1C1-25. The 31 -foot pole number is Ameron
#1C1-31. All poles will be identified on the pole label with the letters "BMT" to signify
they are part of the City of Beaumont street lighting system. Type B pole is a specially
approved custom pole and has a specific luminaire.
8.50.090.5 Pole Bases. All poles will have a 30" round or square in -ground
base with a depth of 48 inches from top of curb, and a minimum 42 inches of concrete
base depth. There will be 4 -1 inch anchor bolts 36 inches long with a 4 -inch turn.
Washers will be installed above and below the 1 -inch pole -mounting flange. Anchor
bolts, washers and nuts will all be hot dipped galvanized steel per pole manufacturer
specifications. All pole bases will be "capped" with a removable 18" wide by 24 " deep
by 3 1/2" thick concrete cap, either poured separate from the sidewalk or deep scored for
easy removal. All poles are to be placed behind the curb with a center of pole
measurement of 18" from the face of curb to the center of pole. In projects with a
"rolled" curb or a "wedge" curb streetlights may be placed behind the sidewalk if
necessary. Concrete for pole bases shall be a public works design mix with test strength
of 3250 PSI.
8.50.090.6 Wiring to Pole. Wiring to pole will be 2 #12 THWN stranded (one
Red and one Black) ran down through pole, in 1" schedule 40 PVC underground to an
11" wide by 17" long by 12" deep concrete hand hole with concrete cover marked "street
lights" behind the sidewalk or next to the pole, in the sidewalk. All pull boxes shall have
locks for the covers. Install a #6 copper wire through the 1" PVC and ground below the
top washer on one of the pole flanges with 1" threaded nuts. In the same box provide 2
Fusetron GEB-11-11 fuse holders with 5 amp 250 -volt midget fuses on the power
conductors (black and red). All fuse holders shall be taped with a 50% overlay, and a
minimum of 3 layers. Two coatings of "scotch coat" shall be applied to all taped
connections, for waterproofing. At the luminaire leave 12" of slack wire as a service
loop. All wire shall be copper.
8.50.090.7 The Main Wiring. System shall be 1" schedule 40 PVC run behind
the curb, or shall be trenched with a minimum depth of 18 inches, in the parkway and 24
inches under any street, or be 4 inches below 4 inches of concrete. At all times there
must be a 1 -inch separation between the installed conduit and the concrete above it. On
regular curb installations, with cut out or depressed driveway approaches, conduits run
behind the curb must not be installed in the approach pour. Concrete pull boxes sized
11" by 17" by 12" will be placed behind the sidewalk at each pole and placed in long runs
at a distance of 300 feet. The same pull boxes will be used for street crossings and
branch wiring terminations. A pull box must be installed on at least one side of each
street crossing, and all street crossing shall be run at a 90 -degree angle with the main
flow of the street. All Main wiring between the street lights, and the meter will be 1- #8
THWN Black, 1- #8 THWN Red, and 1-#8 THWN Green. Midblock lights are fed by 1-
#8 THWN Blue, and 1- #8 THWN Yellow, in the same conduit. All terminations and
splices will have epoxy seal packs installed on each connection in the pull boxes. All
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terminations will be made up with 3M brand Blue wire nuts. Ground wires do not
require epoxy seal packs. All wire shall be copper. When wire nuts are used in the
luminaire installation they must be securely taped. All wiring shall be #8 to three or
more poles. When wiring under the LS -2 system with two poles or less the wire shall be
#12 to the hand holes and to the Point of Contact. Use approved fuse holders at Point of
Contact with SCE.
8.50.090.8 The Circuitry and Voltage Drop. On the wire, shall not exceed 5%
to the last light on the run or in any circumstance. The #8 THWN wire will have a
breaker rated at 50 amps and be a two pole rated breaker. If a large number of lights are
fed off one pedestal and it is necessary to run two radial circuits, install a second 50 amp
2 pole breaker to feed the second set of lights. The main switching of all lights will be
the photocell at each light. Wire must be oversized to allow for voltage drop, use #6
THWN or #4 THWN when necessary. Circuit designs are about 3,000 plus feet for #8
THWN wire, and may extend to over 4,000 feet depending on connected load.
8.50.090.9 The Meter Pedestal and Point of Contact. The meter pedestal will
be an enclosed "traffic signal" type. It will be rated 120/240 - 1 phase 3 wire, and have 4
jaws. The minimum amperage will be 100. The maximum AIC rating is 10,000 AIC. If
the number of lights on one circuit exceeds the capacity of the breaker, add a second one.
If the number of lights exceeds a load of 100 amps, use a 200 -amp meter with the same
specifications. The meter pedestal will be fed from the nearest SCE pull box with 3"
schedule 40 PVC, verify location with the area SCE planner. If there is a landscape
sprinkler clock, which controls solenoids only, no booster pumps, it may be added to the
street light meter pedestal. This saves the need for two different meters. All meter
pedestals require 3 — 1" PVC 90 degree stub outs for future wiring of lighting or sprinkler
timing clocks. The meter pedestal is only required with LS -3 street lights. Under LS -2
the Point of Contact is the nearest available SCE power, a hand hole, transformer pad or
other junction point. When required the SCE meter coordination, SCE Service
application, SCE fees, City of Beaumont electrical permit and the City of Beaumont
service account setup is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Point of Contact for the
LS -2 street lights shall be interconnected with SCE with 2" schedule 40 PVC, with 24"
radius sweeps, 30" of cover, and a 3/16" pull rope. Fuses shall be installed in the Point of
Contact pull box, SCE will provide #2 wire to the first hand hole. A 5/8" copper -clad
ground rod will be installed in the Point of Contact hand hole and the #8 ground wire will
clamped to the rod with a "football or acorn style" ground clamp.
8.50.090.10 Layout of Poles. Will be based on the following street width
design:
A. 36, 40 and 44 foot streets: These are Local/ Collector Streets,
will be 70 watt or 100 watt luminaire, the standard is 100 watt. 70 watt will be
used on interior streets of tracts at intersections, knuckles and cul-de-sacs.
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1. For RESIDENTIAL streets the only lights to be installed
are at intersections, knuckles and cul-de-sacs. The lights will not be
metered they will be served under the LS -2 standard of SCE. They will be
served from the nearest Point of Contact, a hand hole, transformer pad or
other approved junction point. A 70 -watt fixture is to be installed on a
Type A 23 -foot pole with a mounting height of 26 feet. The arm is to be 6
feet long. No mid -block lights on these size streets will be installed,
except as described in Item # 10 below, around parks, schools and public
meeting places. When installed the minimum average foot-candles on the
lanes of travel will not be less than .37 foot-candles. The average divided
by the minimum will be in a ratio of 6 to 1. The minimum foot-candles
will be .06. The maximum spacing for the 100 -watt is 240 feet with a
stagger or straight spacing, and uses the Type D pole. The maximum
spacing for the 70 -watt fixture is 190 feet with a stagger or straight
spacing. See diagrams 9.A.1 A and 9.A.1 B for photometric layouts. Refer
to pole standard 1, Type A, and pole standard 2, Type D.
2. For COMMERCIAL streets only 200 -watt fixtures and
poles can be used. The minimum average foot-candles on the lanes of
travel will not be less than .84 foot-candles. The average divided by the
minimum will be in a ratio of 6 to 1. The minimum foot-candles will be
.16. The maximum spacing will be 220 feet with stagger or straight
spacing. See diagram 9.A.2 for photometric layouts. Refer to pole
standard 3, Type C-1 or Type C-2.
B. 56 and 64 foot streets: These are Divided Collector or Secondary
Highways, will be 200 and 250 -watt luminaire.
1. For RESIDENTIAL streets the minimum average foot-
candles on the lanes of travel will not be less than .66 foot-candles. The
average divided by the minimum will be in a ratio of 4 to 1. The
minimum foot-candles will be .16. The maximum spacing will be 240 feet
with a straight or stagger spacing. Use a 200 -watt luminaire. See diagram
9.B.1 for photometric layouts. Refer to pole standard 3, Type C-1 or Type
C-2.
2. For COMMERCIAL streets the minimum average foot-
candles on the lanes of travel will not be less than 1.12 foot-candles. The
average divided by the minimum will be in a ratio of 4 to 1. The
minimum foot-candles will be .28. The maximum spacing will be 200 feet
with a stagger or straight spacing. Use a 250 -watt luminaire. See diagram
9.B.2 for photometric layouts. Refer to pole standard 3, Type C-1 or Type
C-2.
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C. 76 foot and wider streets: These are Major or Arterial Highway
or urban alternate streets, will be 250 and 400 -watt luminaire
1. For RESIDENTIAL streets the minimum average foot-
candles on the lanes of travel will not be less than .84 foot-candles. The
average divided by the minimum will be at a ratio of 3 to 1. The
minimum foot-candles will be .28. The maximum spacing will be 200 feet
with a stagger or straight spacing. Use a 200 -watt luminaire. See diagram
9.C.1 for photometric layouts. Refer to pole standard 3, Type C-1 or Type
C-2.
2. For COMMERCIAL streets the minimum average foot-
candles on the lanes of travel will not be less than 1.3 foot-candles. The
average divided by the minimum will be at a ratio of 3 to 1. The
minimum foot-candles will be .40. The maximum spacing will be 180 feet
with a stagger or straight spacing. Use a 250 -watt luminaire. See diagram
9.C.2 for photometric layouts. Refer to pole standard 3, Type C-1 or Type
C-2.
3. If the street has a raised median, the preferred placement of
the luminaries is doubled up on the poles mounted in the median. This is
the most economical and best layout. This would be when a developer is
responsible for the whole street width improvement.
4. If the street has a painted median, the placement of the
luminaries is on the sides of the streets, not in the painted median. This is
when the developer is responsible for IA the street improvement and the
other half is a different developer's responsibility.
8.50.090.11 Layout of Poles at Pedestrian Conflict Areas for Residential
Neighborhoods. Will include but are not limited to intersections, marked crosswalks,
cul-de-sacs, knuckles, areas around parks, schools and public meeting places. The layout
will be 26 -foot poles with 70 -watt luminaries spaced at 190 feet, straight or stagger
spacing, with all mid -block lights installed. The minimum average foot-candles are .37
foot-candles on all lanes of traffic. The average divided by the minimum will be at a
ratio of 6 to 1. The minimum foot-candles shall not be less than .06 foot-candles.
8.50.090.12 Special Decorative Fixtures. Will follow the same foot-candle
requirements and must be separately calculated for the proper spacing. Due to our dark
sky policy, the City of Beaumont Public Works Director must approve all substitutions to
prevent any lighting above 90 degrees. All decorative shall be called Type B.
8.50.090.13 Placement at Intersections. The poles are to be installed at the
back of curb radius, not ever in a radii of the corner. All poles shall be 5 feet from a
driveway approach, fire hydrant, traffic light, crossing signals, or any street signage or
safety marker.
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8.50.090.14 Location of Poles. Poles are to be placed at or as near as possible
to property lines on all residential streets.
8.50.090.15 Substitutions. All specifications are subject to "or equal"
substitutions, and must be approved in advance by the City of Beaumont Public Works
Director.
8.50.090.16 Street Light Curfew. All mid -block lights on 56, 64 and 76 -foot
roads will be turned off by a electronic time clock at the meter pedestal. The time clock
will be rated 30 amps and have a 30 amp two pole breaker installed to feed the time
clock. The specified clock model is # ET104C Intermatic or equal. All lights will still
have a photocell and the time clock will control the operation of the photocell. Two extra
#8 wires will be pulled in these conduits (1-#8 THWN Blue, and 1-#8 THWN Yellow).
No deviation from the color code will EVER be allowed.
8.50.090.17 The Street Types and Layout Requirements are as follows:
Minimum Avera i a Horizontal Foot Candles
Types of Street
Width of Street
Commercial
Residential
Major or Arterial
Highway or Urban
Alternate
76 Feet and Wider
1.3 fc (3:1) Ratio
0.84 fc (3:1) Ratio
Divided Collector
Street or Secondary
Highway
56 and 64 Feet
1.2 fc (4:1) Ratio
0.66 fc (4:1) Ratio
Local and Collector
Streets
36, 40 and 44 Feet
0.84 fc (6:1) Ratio
0.37 fc (6:1) Ratio
Note 1: Ratio is overall average foot-candles divided by the minimum foot-candles.
Note 2: Special layout on the Local and Collector Streets for residential applications. See #9 A.1
and #10 above for more information.
8.50.090.18 Plans. All standards are subject to substitution of brand name for
an approved equal. These specifications are a guideline. One set of 24" by 36" street
improvement plans must be submitted to the City of Beaumont Public Works
Department. The conduit routing, meter pedestals, pole height, and luminaire wattage
will be clearly marked on one set. The City will prepare an estimate for the entire street
lighting system and include a plan check and inspection fee to the developer. The
developer will then provide the preliminary SCE plans to the Public Works Department,
which will be compared and marked for SCE as to the location of LS — 2 street lights.
The final set of mylar street light plans will be prepared by the City and signed by the
City Engineer. One set of regular paper plans will be returned to the developer and the
mylar set kept by the City as a record copy. Approximately 6 weeks or longer before the
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streetlights are needed all fees from the City's estimate shall be paid, in full to the City.
The streetlights will not be ordered or any work scheduled until all fees are received. At
the completion of the project or phase a Reconciliation of Fees will be prepared and any
unused monies will be returned to the developer, likewise any additional charges will be
assessed, if necessary. The developer is responsible to pay the fees timely. No release of
bonds will occur until all fees are paid.
8.50.090.19 Inspection. The developer shall provide the Public Works
inspector with an onsite signed set of plans for inspection purposes. All sites shall have
"Dig Alert" called 48 hours prior to excavation and encroachment permits from the City
when necessary.
8.50.090.20 Monthly 0 & M Charges. On all private street systems the City
will charge the owner or Home Owners Association for the street lighting usage based on
the SCE LS -1 rates. These charges will be monthly and will include an energy charge, a
service charge and a maintenance charge.
Section 8.50.100 Administration and Enforcement.
8.50.100.1 Generally. The Planning Director or his or her designee shall
administer and enforce the provisions of this Chapter. Any person who wishes to appeal
any order, decision or determination made by the Planning Director shall do so in
accordance with this Chapter. From time -to -time the Planning Director may recommend,
and the City Council may adoption by resolution, as deemed necessary, appropriate fees,
rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Chapter. Such rules and
regulations shall have the force of law and failure to comply shall be considered a
violation of this Chapter. Such rules and regulations shall be implemented with the intent
of minimizing light pollution, glare and trespass, and reducing energy use.
8.50.100.2 Lighting Plan. Outdoor lighting plans shall be submitted,
accompanied by application, review and inspection fees, to the Planning Director for all
commercial, industrial, institutional and residential development for review by the
Planning Director. The Planning Director shall determine whether the plans comply with
the applicable provisions of this Chapter, and shall be approved if in compliance, except
that applications for outdoor lighting in the Special Use Zone may be subject to review
and approval of a Conditional Use Permit by the Planning Commission.
8.50.100.3 Appeal. An applicant may appeal the determination of the
Planning Director within 10 days to the Planning Commission, and the Planning
Commission's decision shall be final and conclusive. The applicant may appeal the
Planning Commission's decision to deny or conditionally -approve a CUP within 10 days
thereafter to the City Council, and the City Council's determination shall be final and
conclusive for all proposes.
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8.50.100.4 Variance for Non -Conforming Lighting. In the event the Planning
Director determines that a non -conforming lighting fixtures results in light trespass, the
responsible party shall shield, filter, redirect or replace the light with a less intense light
source, or remove the light to eliminate the light trespass. Corrective action shall be
taken within 10 days after the Planning Director's determination. The Planning Director
may grant additional time (not to exceed 90 days) to remedy the light trespass for
hardship ("hardship" shall mean that there is a degree of difficulty in accessibility to the
fixture, financial difficulty or cost of correcting the light trespass). A variance may be
granted only if the following findings supported by substantial evidence can be made:
a. There are special circumstances or conditions applying to the land,
building or outdoor light fixture(s) for which the variance is sought, which
circumstances or conditions are peculiar to such land, building or outdoor light
fixtures and do not generally apply to the land, buildings or outdoor light fixtures
in the neighborhood; and
b. The granting of a variance will generally be in harmony with the
intent of this Chapter and will not be injurious to the neighborhood or otherwise
detrimental to the public welfare.
The Planning Director shall make a determination within five business days from
the date of the submission of the variance request and notify the applicant in writing of
his/her decision. The Planning Director's determination may be appealed by any person
to the Planning Commission within 10 days of the decision. Alternatively, the Planning
Director may forward the request to the Planning Commission because of the degree of
light trespass, the cost of correction or other similar issues.
8.50.100.5 Violations and Penalties. It shall be unlawful for any person to
install, erect, construct, operate, enlarge, alter, replace, move, improve or convert any
outdoor lighting fixtures or structure, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in
violation of any provision of this Chapter.
a. Any person who violates the provisions of this Chapter shall first
receive a correction notice for the first violation in any given calendar year. The
notice shall specify the nature of the offense, the date of occurrence and the
required correction.
b. Any person failing or refusing to take corrective action, and who
continues to violate or causes or permits the violation of any of the provisions of
this Chapter within any given calendar year shall be guilty of an infraction or
misdemeanor as hereinafter specified. Such person shall be deemed guilty of a
separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any
violation of the provisions of this Chapter is committed, continued or permitted.
Any individual convicted of a violation of this Chapter shall be guilty of an
infraction offense and punished by a fine not exceeding $100.00 for the first
violation, guilty of an infraction offense and punished by a fine not exceeding
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$250.00 for a second violation on the same site and perpetrated by the same
person. The third and any additional violations on the same site and perpetrated
by the same person shall constitute a misdemeanor offense and shall be
punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000.00 or six months in jail, or both.
Payment of any penalty herein shall not relieve any person from the responsibility
for correcting the violation.
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Agenda Item No. e'
STAFF REPORT
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Community and Economic Development Department
Date: March 1, 2005
Subject: Urgency Outdoor Lighting Ordinance
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Background and Analysis:
The proposed Ordinance would add Chapter 8.50 to the Beaumont Municipal Code and
institute new standards for outdoor lighting in the City. Recently, the City adopted street lighting
standards which would also be adopted as part of the proposed Ordinance. The purpose of the
proposed Ordinance is to reduce light pollution and help maintain the small town atmosphere of
the City.
The proposed Ordinance would establish three new Lighting Zones in the City:
Residential, Commercial/Industrial and Special Use Zones. Lighting development standards
would be established for each of the three zones including lighting standard wattage and height
limits, shielding requirements, curfews and other prohibitions which will ensure outdoor lighting
does not negatively impact the night sky or adjacent property. The new standards will be applied
immediately upon adoption to such projects as the new Home Depot and Walmart. Projects
which do not yet have existing lighting systems that have been given final approval such as at the
Lowe's Distribution Center would also be required to conform to the new standards.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City ADOPT the proposed Urgency Outdoor Lighting Ordinance
Re s ectfu y su itted;
CI"BEA ONT
Di - id % Dillon
Economic i ev opment Director