Title
Lighting Issues (B)
Evaluation and Proposed Modifications to the Lighting Ordinance. This item is a referral from the Community Development Committee regarding modifications to the current lighting ordinance. **ESTIMATED STAFF PRESENTATION 5 MINUTES**
Explanation
This item is the result of a referral from the City Commission to the Community Development Committee in response to concerns from the development community and GRU about limitations of the lighting ordinance. Following public input and deliberation, the Committee voted to forward staff's recommendation to the City Commission for consideration. The recommendation includes amending the ordinance to address the concerns of stakeholders and GRU; create a section that addresses energy efficiency and security lighting consistent with CPTED principles; revise the waiver provision to create greater flexibility; and modify the development review process to include staff from GRU's Electrical Department to participate in the review of photometric plans. The Committee also asked staff to review the 15 feet light pole height issue when lighting is provided adjacent to residential areas.
Fiscal Note
None
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) Direct staff to initiate a petition to the City Plan Board to modify the lighting ordinance as recommended by staff in the backup materials to the Community Development Committee, including changes to the 15 feet pole height for lighting when adjacent to residential areas; and 2) remove this item from the Community Development Committee's referral list.
Alternative Recommendation
City Staff to the City Commission - Refer the item back to the Community Development Committee for further consideration.