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41 C H A P T E R 3 D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S L I G H T I N G 3.4. Lighting Guidelines The lighting guidelines are recommendations for the design and placement of lights within the Scarlett Court area. These guidelines are meant to ensure adequate, safe, and appropriate lighting levels. 3.4.1. Site Lighting Adequate lighting should be provided throughout the site to create a safe and non-threatening environment. The following should be illuminated at night: Intersection of streets. Intersection of driveways and streets. Surface parking lots. Pedestrian walkways and paths. Courtyards. Sidewalks. All entrances to buildings, including rear and service entrances. Garbage disposal areas. Other areas routinely used by pedestrians. Lighting should be provided at regular intervals to avoid light and dark pockets. Dark pockets can create uncomfortable areas for pedestrians and provide opportunities for criminals to hide in dark shadows. Light pockets can create a “fish bowl” effect. Within the light pocket, pedestrians may be observed, but their ability to see outside of the light pocket is limited, which creates discomfort and insecurity. Light and dark pockets (Discouraged). Over lighting the building and site should also be avoided. Over lighting can create a “prison-yard” look and can degrade nighttime views. Bollards or pathway lights should be integrated into the pedestrian circulation system when other lighting is not provided. Security lighting should be installed in areas not visible from the public right-of-ways and in areas that may be subject to vandalism, entrapment, or other unsafe conditions. Pedestrian-scale bollard lighting along pathway (Encouraged). ---PAGE BREAK--- 42 Lighting levels shall be maintained at all times by the property owner. Motion-activated lighting is encouraged when feasible, to conserve energy and to serve as a security measure. 3.4.2. Light Design The scale, materials, colors, and design detail of light posts and fixtures should reflect the desired character of Scarlett Court and the architectural style of the surrounding buildings. In general, basic metal light posts and fixtures should be used. Light posts should be appropriately scaled to pedestrians near sidewalks and other areas of pedestrian circulation. Extremely tall light posts and fixtures (over 15’ in height) should be avoided. Light poles and fixtures should have a dark color application. 3.4.3. Glare All exterior lights should be designed and located so that only the intended area is illuminated and off-site glare is prevented. Light does not spill over to surrounding properties (Encouraged). Example of an appropriate light. Examples of appropriate light post designs. ---PAGE BREAK--- 43 C H A P T E R 3 D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S L I G H T I N G 3.4.4. Auto Dealership Display Lighting The guidelines below apply to light fixtures that are intended to illuminate and highlight display areas that contain vehicles for sale. They do not apply to guest or employee parking lots. Areas of the auto dealership other than specified display areas should be treated secondary to the display areas. Lighting in these other areas should follow the guidelines outlined in Section 3.4.1-3.4.3. Lighting fixtures, poles, and other associated elements should match or complement the architecture of the building and the design of other lighting fixtures on site. Light poles should not exceed 30 feet in height. Light fixtures should be full cutoff fixtures to minimize glare. Light fixtures should be organized and designed to avoid over lighting an area or creating light/dark pockets. Lighting should be metal halide or high pressure sodium. Vehicles in display areas should have appropriate display lighting to showcase the featured vehicles. A lighting pattern that emphasizes elements other than the intended vehicles is considered inconsistent with the purpose of vehicle display lighting, and should be avoided. Vehicles in outdoor display lots should have appropriate display lighting to highlight the featured vehicles. The lighting pattern should emphasize the intended display areas over other exterior areas. Perimeter lighting should utilize shields to block light from spilling onto other properties or the public right-of-way. Accent lighting to highlight display area vehicles. Consistent lighting that uses shields to prevent off-site lighting spillover. ---PAGE BREAK--- 44 This page intentionally left blank.