HomeMy Public PortalAboutOrdinance 1166ORDINANCE NO. 1166
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF BEAUMONT, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 8.50 "OUTDOOR LIGHTING", OF THE BEAUMONT
MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the Signs section of the Beaumont
Municipal Code to clarify language and comply with current case law; and
WHEREAS, the City has proposed to amend Chapter 17.07 "Signs" to establish
consistent standards for noncommercial signage and electronic signs in the Beaumont Municipal
Code; and
WHEREAS, duly noticed public hearing was conducted on this matter as required by
law by the Planning Commission on September 27, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the
proposed amendments to the Municipal Code Chapters; and
WHEREAS, following the Planning Commission's recommendation, the City Council
has approved the amendment to Chapter 17.07 "Signs" to establish consistent standards for
noncommercial signage and electronic signs in the Beaumont Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, duly noticed public hearing was conducted on this matter as required by
law by the City Council on October 3, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Beaumont has reviewed the reasons for the
recommendation of approval by the Planning Commission as described above;
THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City Council hereby finds that the amendment to Chapter 17.07 "Signs" to
establish consistent sign standards in the Beaumont Municipal Code, is consistent with the
adopted policies in the Beaumont Municipal Code and the General Plan of the City of Beaumont.
SECTION 2: The amendment of Chapter 17.07 "Signs", attached hereto as Exhibit "A", is
hereby approved.
SECTION 3: The City Council finds that the actions contemplated by this Ordinance are exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to 15061(b)(3), CEQA
review is not required because there is no possibility that this Ordinance may have a significant
effect upon the environment and the proposed amendments constitute a minor alteration in a land
use limitation under CEQA Guidelines Section 15305, and such a land use limitation is a
permissible exercise of the City's zoning powers..
SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final passage and within
fifteen (15) days after its passage the City Clerk shall cause a summary to be published in a
newspaper of general circulation, printed and published in the City of Beaumont, in a manner
prescribed by law for publishing of ordinances of said City.
MOVED AND PASSED upon first reading this 171h day of October, 2023, by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: White, Voigt, Lara, Fenn, Martinez
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
MOVED, PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7 h day of November, 2023, upon second reading by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: White, Voigt, Lara, Fenn, Martinez
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Attest:
Nicole Wheelwright, uty City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Jo . Pinkne ity Attorney
TITLE 8 - HEALTH AND SAFETY
Chapter 8.50 OUTDOOR LIGHTING
Chapter 8.50 OUTDOOR LIGHTING
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.
(Ord. 1014, 5-1-2012; Ord. No. 1054, § 1(Exh. A), 3-17-2015)
8.50.020 Definitions.
As used in this Chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings set forth
below:
"Glare" light that causes visual discomfort or disability, or loss of visual performance.
"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 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".
"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.
"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 or his or her designee shall then
determine if a shadow is cast by the light source onto a plain white paper. The light source,
yardstick and shadow must be in alignment. Measurements shall not be taken when there is a
moon in the night sky.
"Nuisance lighting" means and includes, but is not limited to, glare, sky glow, light
pollution and light trespass.
"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:
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"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;
"Shielded" a light fixture emitting less than two percent of its light above the
horizontal plane;
iii. "Partly shielded" a light fixture emitting less than ten percent of its light above the
horizontal plane. Sometimes referred to as a "semi -cutoff fixture;
iv. "Unshielded" a light fixture that emits ten percent or more of its light above the
horizontal plane.
"Sky glow" the brightening of the night sky attributable to man-made sources of light
"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.
(Ord. 1014, 5-1-2012; Ord. No. 1054, § 1(Exh. A), 3-17-2015)
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 Commercial Industrial 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.
(Ord. 1014, 5-1-2012; Ord. No. 1054, § 1(Exh. A), 3-17-2015)
8.50.040 Prohibited lighting.
The following lighting systems are prohibited in all Lighting Zones, except by special event
permit or Conditional 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.
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(Ord. 1014, 5-1-2012; Ord. No. 1054, § 1(Exh. A), 3-17-2015)
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 five feet of an entrance or exit door or alcove of a structure, (c)
installed no more than eight feet above the ground, (d) illuminated with a maximum of two
light bulbs of no more than 75 watts each, (e) maximum time the light is on after being
triggered is ten minutes, and (f) light cannot be trigger from more than 30 feet away;
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.
(Ord. 1014, 5-1-2012; Ord. No. 1054, § 1(Exh. A), 3-17-2015)
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 California Building Code. The following standards are
applicable to all outdoor lighting within the Residential Lighting Zone.
8.50.060.2 Maximum lumens and Shielding. All outdoor lighting shall comply with the
following lamp lumen limits and shielding requirements:
Fully shielded: 2,250 lumens (or equivalent) maximum;
b. Shielded: 825 lumens (or equivalent) maximum;
c. Partly shielded: None permitted;
Unshielded: Low voltage (24 volts or less) landscaping lighting only;
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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 percent 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 -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, reconstructed 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.
(Ord. 1014, 5-1-2012; Ord. No. 1054, § 1(Exh. A), 3-17-2015)
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 Lumen and Shielding. All outdoor lighting shall comply with the
following lamp lumen limits and shielding requirements:
a. Fully shielded: 60,000 lumens (or equivalent) maximum;
b. Shielded: 1,500 lumens (or equivalent) maximum;
Partly shielded: 825 lumens (or equivalent) 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.
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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 percent 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 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 percent 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:
a. When there is only one conforming lighting fixture for the parcel; or
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, reconstructed
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.
8.50.070.7 Electronic Billboard Lightning Requirements. Electronic billboard operating
criteria:
a. Each static message shall not include flashing lights or the varying of light intensity.
b. Minimum Display Time. Each message shall be displayed for a minimum of four (4)
seconds.
c. Electronic billboards shall not operate at brightness levels of more than 0.3 foot-candles
above ambient light, as measured using a foot-candle meter, at a pre-set distance as set forth
under this section.
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d. Pre-set distances to measure the foot-candles' impact vary with the expected viewing
distances of each size sign and shall comply with the following:
Nominal Face Size Distance to Point of
Measurement
12' x 25' 150'
10'6" x 36' 200'
14' x 48' 250'
e. Each electronic billboard shall have a light sensing device that will adjust the brightness
as ambient light conditions change.
f. Each electronic billboard shall be designed and required to freeze the display in one (1)
static position, display a full black screen, or turn off, in the event of a malfunction.
g. Electronic billboards shall not be operated in such a fashion as to constitute a hazard to
safe and efficient operation of vehicles on streets or freeways and shall comply with all
applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
h. No electronic billboard shall involve any red or blinking or intermittent light that may be
mistaken for warning or danger signals nor shall its illumination impair the vision of travelers on
the adjacent freeway and for roadways.
i. Electronic billboards shall be operated and maintained in compliance with Business and
Professions Code Section 5403.
(Ord. 1014, 5-1-2012; Ord. 1029, 12-18-2012; Ord. No. 1054, § 1(Exh. A), 3-17-2015)
8.50.080 Special Use Zone.
8.50.080.1 Generally. The Special Use Area 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:
Automobile sales lots;
b. Outdoor recreation facilities (e.g. tennis courts, driving ranges, ball fields);
Outdoor advertising displays;
d. Service stations;
e. Industrial areas were higher pole heights are required to avoid interference with
vehicle operations;
8.50.080.2 Minor Plot Plan Required. A Minor Plot Plan ("MPP") for outdoor lighting in a
Special Use Area shall be applied for and obtained from the Planning Director, upon written
application therefore and the payment of an administrative fee. To obtain a MPP, applicants
shall demonstrate that the proposed lighting installation:
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Is not within the Residential Lighting Zone;
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 percent 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.
(Ord. 1014, 5-1-2012; Ord. No. 1054, § 1(Exh. A), 3-17-2015)
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 five 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 limit of 0.020 watts per square foot; however solar/LED
lighting is preferred in parks and will be reviewed on a project basis.
8.50.085.4 Shared Public Lighting. Where street lights occur adjacent to parks and/or trails
add an additional arm and light fixture to illuminate the adjacent park/trail area.
(Ord. 1014, 5-1-2012; Ord. No. 1054, § 1(Exh. A), 3-17-2015)
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 two-inch 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
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inspections shall be by the City of Beaumont. All new installations of street lights utilizing
previously approved plans on collector roads shall utilize LED type luminaries; new installations
in new tracts and collector roads shall be LED type luminaires and powered via solar power
utilizing battery backup. These solar powered lights shall be referred to as "solar/LED lights"
herein.
8.50.090.2 LED Fixture Standard. LED Luminaries to have rated life of 70,000 hours, 5000k
color, Dark Sky approval, readily available replacement parts, and bird barrier spikes installed.
8.50.090.3 Solar/LED Assembly. The specified and test brand is Sol Lighting, style 10/10
and 20/20 with top mount photovoltaic/battery assembly. This assembly is to have an LED
luminaire, solar panel(s), locking vented battery enclosure, articulating solar panel mount,
maintenance -free 100Ah sealed gel cell battery(s) sized for three nights of operation without
charging, and a system controller capable of dimming LED and regulating battery charge
voltage. There shall be two standard types of these solar/LED assemblies; a 2057 lumen [SOL#Z-
1-XF-3-E-30-D-H-2] and a 4169 lumen [SOL#Z-1-TF-3-E-74-D-H-2] version. Both shall be
designed to operate for a minimum of three nights without charging once fully charged.
8.50.090.4 Poles. All poles will be round steel tapered poles with a bronze. On interior
streets the builder can select the street light color or use the basic City color The Type A is a 30-
watt and will be installed on a 23-foot pole, with a six-foot arm upswept three feet for a
luminaire mounting height of 26 feet. The Type C-1, C-2 and D is a 4169 lumen fixture and will
be mounted on a 23-foot pole with a eight foot arm upswept five feet for a luminaire mounting
height of 28 feet. All arms are to be hot dipped galvanized steel or aluminum with a rain cap.
Colored arms may be baked powder coating. Poles must have a minimum 80 miles per hour
wind factor and sustain a 1.3 gust factor. The approved manufacturer is Valmont, Inc. 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-inch 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 four one -inch anchor bolts 36 inches long with a four -inch turn. Washers will be installed
above and below the one -inch pole -mounting flange. Anchor bolts, washers and nuts will all be
hot dipped galvanized steel per pole manufacturer specifications. All poles are to be placed
behind the curb with a center of pole measurement of 18 inches 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. Where solar/LED style lights are not utilized, wiring to pole will
be two #12 THWN stranded (one red and one black) ran down through pole, in one -inch
schedule 40 PVC underground to an 11 inches wide by 17 inches long by 12-inch 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
one -inch PVC and ground below the top washer on one of the pole flanges with one -inch
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threaded nuts. In the same box provide two Fusetron GEB-II-II fuse holders with five amp 250-
volt midget fuses on the power conductors (black and red). All fuse holders shall be taped with
a 50 percent overlay, and a minimum of three layers. Two coatings of "scotch coat" shall be
applied to all taped connections, for waterproofing. At the luminaire leave 12 inches of slack
wire as a service loop. All wire shall be copper.
8.50.090.7 The Main Wiring. Where solar/LED style lights are not utilized system shall be
one -inch 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 four inches below four inches of
concrete. At all times there must be a one -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 inches by 17 inches by 12 inches 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 one #8
THWN Black, one #8 THWN Red, and one #8 THWN Green. Midblock lights are fed by one #8
THWN Blue, and one #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 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 five percent 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 two -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. Where solar/LED style lights are not
used, the meter pedestal will be an enclosed "traffic signal" type. It will be rated 120/240 - one
phase three -wire, and have four jaws. The minimum amperage will be 100. The maximum AIC
rating is 10,000AIC. 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
three-inch 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
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three one -inch 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
two-inch schedule 40 PVC, with 24-inch radius sweeps, 30 inches of cover, and a 36-inch pull
rope. Fuses shall be installed in the Point of Contact pull box, SCE will provide #2 wire to the
first hand hole. A %-inch 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. 35-, 40- and 44 foot streets. These are Local/Collector Streets, will be 30 watt
luminaire. 30 watt will be used on interior streets of tracts at intersections, knuckles
and culs-de-sac.
1. For RESIDENTIAL streets the only lights to be installed are at intersections,
knuckles, culs-de-sac, or bends where other street lights are not visible. A
midblock light shall permitted in areas in which the block is longer than 1,000
feet. A 2057 lumen fixture is to be installed on a Type A 23-foot pole with a
mounting height of 26 feet. The arm is to be six feet long. 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 6:1. The
minimum foot-candles will be .06. Refer to pole standard 1, Type A. Additional
lighting may be permitted per Section 8.50.090.11 for pedestrian conflict areas
such as around parks, schools and public meeting places.
2. For COMMERCIAL streets only 4169 lumen 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 6:1. The
minimum foot-candles will be .16. The maximum spacing will be 200 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.
3. For RURAL streets the only lights to be installed are at intersections, knuckles,
culs-de-sac, bends, or other conflict areas as determined necessary by the
Director of Planning. A 2057 lumen fixture is to be installed on a Type A 23-foot
pole with a mounting height of 26 feet. The arm is to be six feet long. 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
6:1. The minimum foot-candles will be .06. See diagrams 9.A.1A for photometric
layouts. Refer to pole standard 1, Type A.
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B. 56- and 64 foot streets. These are Divided Collector or Secondary Highways, will be
4169 lumens.
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 4:1. The minimum foot-candles will be .16. The maximum
spacing will be 200 feet with a straight or stagger spacing. Use a 4169 lumens
luminaire. 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 4:1. The minimum foot-candles.will be .28. The
maximum spacing will be 200 feet with a stagger or straight spacing. Use a 4169
lumens luminaire. Refer to pole standard 3, Type C-1 or Type C-2.
3. For RURAL streets the only lights to be installed are at intersections, knuckles,
culs-de-sac, bends, or other conflict areas as determined necessary by the
Director of Planning. When installed the minimum average foot -candies 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 4:1. The minimum foot-candles will be .28. Use a
4169 lumens luminaire. Refer to pole standard 3, Type C-1 or Type C-2.
C. 76 foot and wider streets. These are Major or Arterial Highway or urban alternate
streets, will be 4169 lumens 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 3:1. The minimum foot-candles will be .28. The maximum
spacing will be 200 feet with a stagger or straight spacing. Use a 4169 lumen
luminaire. 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 3:1. The minimum foot-candles will be .40. The maximum
spacing will be 180 feet with a stagger or straight spacing. Use a 4169 lumen
luminaire. 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 one-half the street improvement and the other half is a different
developer's responsibility.
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5. For RURAL streets the only lights to be installed are at intersections, knuckles,
culs-de-sac, bends, or other conflict areas as determined necessary by the
Director of Planning. When installed 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 3:1. The minimum foot- candles will be .40. Use a
4169 lumen luminaire. Refer to pole standard 3, Type C-1 or Type C-2.
8.50.090.11 Layout of Poles at Pedestrian Conflict Areas for Residential Neighborhoods.
Will include but are not limited to intersections, marked crosswalks, cuts -de -sac, knuckles, areas
around parks, schools, gang -style mailbox locations and public meeting places. Where Type A
poles are required, the layout will be 26-foot poles with 2057 lumen 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 6:1. The minimum foot-candles shall not be less than .06 foot-candles. When
required foot candles cannot be meet due to wider streets a Type D (2057 lumen) pole shall be
allowed with a maximum spacing of 240 feet with a stagger or straight spacing. Refer to pole
standard 2, Type D.
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 or his or her designee must approve all substitutions to
prevent any lighting above 90 degrees. All decorative shall be called Type B. All new decorative
design projects, solar/LED style lights shall be utilized.
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 five feet from a driveway approach,
fire hydrant, traffic light, crossing signals, or any street signage or safety marker.
8.50.090.14Location 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 or his or her
designee.
8.50.090.16 Street Light Curfew. All mid -block lights on 56-, 64- and 76-foot roads will be
turned off by an electronic time clock at the meter pedestal, or via digital control in solar/LED
unit. 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 148 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 AVERAGE HORIZONTAL FOOT CANDLES
Types of Street I Width of Street rCommercial I Residential
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Major or Arterial
76 Feet and Wider
1.3 fc (3:1) Ratio 0.84 fc (3:1) Ratio
Highway or Urban
Alternate
Divided Collector
56 and 64 Feet
1.2 fc (4:1) Ratio
0.66 fc (4:1) Ratio
Street or Secondary
Highway
Local and Collector
36, 40 and 44 Feet
0.84 fc (6:1) Ratio
0.37 fc (6:1) Ratio
Streets
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. Street improvement plans must be submitted to the
City of Beaumont Public Works Department. The location, aiming, fixture, pole, solar/LED
assembly and base detail to be shown on one set of drawings for each street lighting project.
The City's Application and inspections fees will be set by resolution. The plans shall not be
approved until the review fee is paid and no inspection shall be scheduled before the inspection
fees have been paid. Developer shall submit three full sets of plans for review and will be
notified once review is complete.
8.50.090.19 Inspection. The developer shall provide the City 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 O & 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. No charges shall be levied on solar/LED style lights.
(Ord. 1014, 5-1-2012; Ord. No. 1054, § 1(Exh. A), 3-17-2015)
8.50.095 Diagrams and exhibits.
All diagrams and exhibits referenced in this Chapter shall be kept on file in the Office of the
Director of Planning.
(Ord. 1029, 12-18-2012; Ord. No. 1054, § 1(Exh. A), 3-17-2015)
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
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determination made by the Planning Director or his or her designee shall do so in accordance
with this Chapter. From time -to -time the Planning Director or his or her designee may
recommend, and the City Council may adopt 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 or his or her designee for all
commercial, industrial, institutional and residential development for review. The Planning
Director or his or her designee 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 or
his or her designee within 15 days to the Planning Commission.. The applicant may appeal the
Planning Commission's decision to deny or conditionally -approve a CUP within 15 days
thereafter to the City Council, and the City Council's determination shall be final and conclusive
for all proposes.
8.50.100.4 Variance for Non -Conforming Lighting. In the event the Planning Director or his
or her designee 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 ten
days after the determination. The Planning Director or his or her designee 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 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 15 days of the decision. Alternatively, the
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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. In the discretion of the Enforcement Officer, any person violating the provisions of
this Chapter shall be issued an Administrative Citation pursuant to Beaumont
Municipal Code Chapter 1.17 or shall be guilty of an infraction pursuant to Beaumont
Municipal Code Chapter 1.16. In either case, the amount of the fine shall be the
appropriate amount set forth in Section 1.16.030 of this Code. Each such violation
shall be deemed a separate offense as specified in Section 1.16.040.
Notwithstanding the above, a first offense may be charged and prosecuted as a
misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of $1,000.00, or six months in jail, or both.
(Ord. 1014, 5-1-2012; Ord. No. 1054, § 1(Exh. A), 3-17-2015)
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