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Home My WebLink AboutORD NO 5122ORDINANCE NO.._ 1 2 2 1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD AMENDING SECTIONS 17.71.020 AND 17.71.030 OF THE BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO OUTDOOR LIGHTING. NOW, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Bakersfield as follows: SECTION 1. Section 17.71.020 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 17.71.020 Applicability. A. The provisions of this chapter apply to the illumination of an outside area or object by any man-made device located outdoors that produces light by any means. B. All outdoor lighting fixtures installed on private and public property after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall comply with these standards. C. This chapter does not apply to interior lighting. However, overly bright inside light emitted outdoors from any structure, including through the roof, will be subject to control by this chapter if it is determined by the code enforcement manager that it creates a nuisance to adjacent properties, negatively impacts safe travel along streets, or contributes to sky glow. D. All existing outdoor lighting fixtures legally installed and operative before the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter are not subject to these requirements. However, the code enforcement manager may at any time, require appropriate action be taken in accordance with this chapter if it is determined that lighting from any outdoor fixtures creates a nuisance to adjacent properties or negatively impacts safe travel along streets. E. At such time changes or modifications occur on the site that necessitates a site plan review pursuant to Chapter 17.08 or other discretionary approval, the decision -making body shall determine whether some or all the requirements of this chapter will be implemented under said approval. Ordinance Amending Sections 17.71,020 and 1771,030 of the BMC Relating to outdoor Lighting -- Page 1 of 4 -- NR oF0 m F. When existing lighting fixtures are replaced, replacement fixtures and light emanating from them shall meet the requirements of this chapter. G. All governmental agencies, including their security facilities which operate within the city limits, should comply with the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 4635 § 1, 2010: Ord. 4617 § 6, 2010) SECTION 2. Section 17.71.030 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 17.71.030 General standards The following standards shall apply to all outdoor lighting installed after the effective date of the ordinance codified in chapter: A. Outdoor lighting must be fully shielded and aimed downward. Fully shielded denotes lighting fixtures that are shielded, focused, or constructed so that light rays do not project horizontally or vertically. The shield must be arranged in such a manner that light rays emitted from the device or fixture, whether directly from the lamp or indirectly from the fixture, are projected below the horizontal plane at the lowest point on the fixture where the light is emitted. The light must be aimed to ensure that the illumination is only pointing downward onto the ground surface with no escaping light permitted to contribute to sky glow by shining upward into the sky. Examples of acceptable and unacceptable lighting fixtures are shown in Section 17.71.080. B. Post -top luminaries, which may also be referred to as period lighting or historical lighting, shall have built-in reflectors that effectively eliminate up -lighting. C. Any outdoor lighting that shines onto adjacent property or streets that produce a nuisance or disabling glare, or that is above the horizontal plane, shall not be permitted. D. Light trespass that extends beyond the property or project boundaries within or adjacent to residentially zoned and/or designated properties shall not exceed an intensity level of 0.5 foot-candles at the property line as measured three feet above the ground or finished grade. This light intensity maximum shall also apply to lands zoned and/or designated agriculture, parks, and open space. Ordinance Amending Sections 17.71.020 and 17.71.030 of the 9MC Relating to Ovtdoor Lighting -- Page 2 of 4 -- o gA K�,�S, > in 309!CINAI E. Light fixtures mounted under a canopy shall be recessed so that lighting is fully shielded by either the roof or canopy fascia and is projected below the horizontal plane as stated in subsection A of this section. F. Up -lighting is only permitted if it is effectively contained and will not shine beyond the intended target into the night sky. Containment of lighting may include, but is not limited to, overhanging architectural elements such as eaves or awnings, or landscaping such as dense shrubs or dense evergreen tree canopies. G. Outlining of a building by means of neon, LED or other lighting shall be effectively contained to not shine into the night sky. Containment of lighting may include, but is not limited to, overhanging architectural elements such as eaves or awnings, or use of backlighting techniques. H. Existing fixtures may be adapted to comply with this chapter by adding a properly designed shield or by pointing any upward -mounted, shielded fixture downward towards the ground surface. I. Lighting sources, fixtures and related structures shall be maintained in sound operating condition at all times. Maintenance shall include, but is not limited to, replacement of broken lenses, burned out light sources, adjustments to fixture tilt, cleaning of fixtures and lenses, painting of standards, and replacement or adjustments to shields and/or baffles. J. All fixture installations shall meet the most recent applicable regulations of the Building Code, the Electrical Code, Title 24, and any other related health, safety, and energy codes as they pertain to lighting and light fixtures as adopted by the city. )Ord. 4715 § 1, 2012; Ord. 4617 § 6, 2010) SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall be posted in accordance with the provisions of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and shall become effective thirty (30) days after the date of its passage. -------000-------- Ordinance Amending Sections 1771.020 and 17JI 030 of the BMC Relating to Outdoor Lighting — Page 3 of 4 -- hn Z50 R!GINAIr, HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was passed and adopted, by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on FEB 2 2 2023 by the following vote: ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ AYES COUNCILMEMBER ARIAS, GONZALES. WEIR, SMITH, FREEMAN, GRAY, KAUR NOES: COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAIN'. COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT: WUNCILMEMBER 4IE DRIMAKIS CC CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield APPROVED: FEB 2 2 2023 -�;4LBy KAREN GOH Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: VIRGINIA GENNARO City Attorney By VIRIDIA A ALLARDO-KING Deputy City Attorney VGK/vlg S:\COUNCIL\0rd,\22-23\V.71,020 and 17J1.0300atdoorLighting.Rdln.docx Ordinance Amending Sections 1 ]J1.020 and 1 ]J 1.030 of the BMC Relating to Outdoor Lighting gPKg,� -Page 4 of 4-- s, 0 r t u091,GiNEL AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING DOCUMENTS STATE OF CALIFORNIA) County of Kern )ss. JULIE DRIMAKIS, being duly sworn, deposes and says: That she is the duly appointed, acting and qualified City Clerk of the City of Bakersfield; and that on the 24th day of February 2023 she posted on the Bulletin Board at City Hall, a full, true and correct copy of the following: Ordinance No. 5122 passed by the Bakersfield City Council at a meeting held on the 22nd day of February 2023 and entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD AMENDING SECTIONS 17.71.020 AND 17.71.030 OF THE BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO OUTDOOR LIGHTING. JULIE DRIMAKIS, MMC City Clerk and Ex Officio of the Council of the City of Bakersfield p S UOGUMENT FORMSV OP ORD wpd