§ 25.11. Temporary lighting permits.

A.

The community development director may grant a permit for temporary lighting, which does not conform to the provisions of this ordinance, if he/she finds the following:

1.

The purpose for which the lighting is proposed is not intended to extend beyond 30 days, except that the permit for a major construction project may extend to completion.

2.

The proposed lighting is designed in such a manner as to minimize light trespass, glare, and sky glow.

3.

The proposed lighting will comply with the general intent of this ordinance.

4.

The permit will be in the public interest, such as circus, fair, carnival, or civic uses.

B.

The application for the temporary lighting permit shall include the following information:

1.

Name and address of applicant and property owner;

2.

Location of proposed luminaire(s);

3.

Type, wattage and lumen output of lamp(s);

4.

Type and shielding of proposed luminaires;

5.

Intended use of the lighting;

6.

Duration of time for requested exemption;

7.

The nature of the exemption;

8.

Other information that the planning director may request;

9.

Means to minimize light trespass, sky glow, and glare.

C.

The community development director will endeavor to rule on the application within five business days from the date of submission of the request and notify the applicant in writing of his/her decision. The community development director may grant one renewal of the permit for an additional 30 days if he/she finds that, because of an unanticipated change in circumstances, a renewal would be in the public interest. The community development director is not authorized to grant more than one temporary permit and one renewal for a 30-day period for the same property within one calendar year.

(Ord. No. 2001-009, § 11, 7-10-01)