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MUNICIPAL CODE ARTICLE IX – LAND USE9520.06 9520.06(F)(G)(H)All lighting shall be adequatelyshielded as shown in Figures 9.5.8and 9.5.9. Exposed bulbs shall not bepermitted.When parking and driveway areas inthe R-3, R-3-O, H-M, M-U, and allCommercial and all ManufacturingZones abut the R-1 or R-2 zones, lowlevellighting not extending above theheight <strong>of</strong> the required wall shall berequired within forty-six (46) feet <strong>of</strong>the R-1 or R-2 property. Lightingwithin remaining parking areas shallconform to the variable heightrestrictions. See Section 9536.24 <strong>of</strong>this chapter.Where lighting is attached to a fenceor wall, such lighting shall not extendmore than six (6) inches above the top<strong>of</strong> said fence or wall. Lightingattached to a wall or fence shall neverexceed the wall or fence heightrequirement <strong>of</strong> the underlying zone.Figure 9.5.8. Shielded Freestanding OutdoorLighting(I)(J)(K)In all zones, except Residential zones, no lighting over five (5) feet in height shall bepermitted within twenty (20) feet <strong>of</strong> the public right-<strong>of</strong>-way, except new and used autodealers shall be permitted lighting up to twelve (12) feet in height provided the lights arenot within five (5) feet <strong>of</strong> the public right-<strong>of</strong>-way and are spaced at minimum intervals <strong>of</strong>thirty (30) feet.All drive-in businesses shall comply with the provisions <strong>of</strong> this section.The following are exempt from the provisions <strong>of</strong> this chapter:(1) Traffic control signals and devices;(2) Lights that are located within the public right-<strong>of</strong>-way, subject to the approval <strong>of</strong>the Director <strong>of</strong> Public Works;(3) Temporary emergency lighting (i.e., fire, police, repair workers) or warninglights;9.5-48

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