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Ordinance
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
History of Outdoor Lighting in Westlake
January 22, 2001
Ordinance 386
Establishes dark-skies type regulations
Has not been amended since
Summary
New definitions and images
Additional standards and parameters for lighting review
Update with the modernization of lighting technology
Inspired by Sedona, AZ / Flagstaff, AZ
Reduce glare, trespass, waste, pollution
Key Changes / Additions
WHAT IS NEW WITH TOWN OF WESTLAKE OUTDOOR LIGHTING
LED Lighting
Replacing traditional light sources
A preferred source of lighting for the town
Energy efficient / long service
Dimmable to reduce brightness
Color Temperature
of Lights
Correlated color temperature measured in Kelvins
Maximum of 3000K (Kelvins) town wide
Reduces light pollution, glare,
Protects vision at night and wildlife
Preserve rural aesthetic of town
Height of Fixtures
Use Fixture Height
Lighting affixed to traffic
signals 20 feet
Nonresidential,parking
areas, street lighting 16 feet
Residential 12 feet
Pedestrian areas (non-
vehicular)8 feet
Additional changes
Adaptive Lighting Controls
◦Dimmers
◦Timers
◦Motion sensors
Total Light Output
Special Use / Task Lighting
◦Parking lots / garages
◦Canopies (awnings, arcades, etc…)
◦Architectural / aesthetic