Discussion and Review of Tiffin Municipal Code Revisions – Preparation for Setting the Public Hearing — Tiffin City Code - DRAFT

CHAPTER 165 ZONING REGULATIONS of the Zoning Administrator.) Photometric plans shall be based on a light loss factor of 1.0. (7) Other information and data reasonably necessary to evaluate the required lighting plan pursuant to the request of the Planning and Zoning Commission. 4. Measuring Light Levels. A. Metering Equipment. Light levels of both direct and indirect light shall be measured in foot-candles with a direct reading, portable light meter. Readings shall be taken only after the cell has been exposed long enough to provide a constant reading. B. Method of Measurement. Foot-candle horizontal measurements shall be taken along a horizontal plane at a height of three and one-half feet above the ground. Foot-candle vertical measurement shall be taken at a minimum height of three and one half feet above the ground, but it may also be taken at any height along a vertical plane along a property boundary line if required by the Planning and Zoning Commission. 5. Standards and Requirements. A. Tables 1 and 2. The standards and requirements set forth in the following tables regulate and govern the use, design, construction, or modification of any lighting system for the purpose of illuminating exterior areas including, but not limited to, signs, parking areas, building, landscaping, porches, and driveways. (1) Table 1 sets forth whether the proposed wattage of luminaries is permitted, or a special use. In residential zoning districts, whether a specified wattage is permitted or not permitted is based on the width of the street right-of-way abutting the proposed luminaries. In non- residential zoning districts, the permitted wattage of proposed exterior lighting is based on whether the lighting is internal or external on the parcel, and if external (abutting a residential zoning district or street right-of-way) the setback of the proposed lighting from the property line or street right-of-way. Uses permitted by right may be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission pending a review of the documents submitted that meet the requirements of this section. Uses or lighting plans that require a special use permit shall meet the requirements for special uses that provide for a public hearing held by the Planning and Zoning Commission and approval by the Council. Table 1 Lighting in Residential Districts Lighting in Non-Residential Districts Multiple Non- External - Abutting a Residential Single Interna Family Residential Zoning District or Street Family l R.O.W. Uses Use Use (Institutional Setback Setback Setback Setback etc.) CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1494 -