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Article 6: Development Standards Section 6.11: Outdoor Lighting building area or an increase in parking on property_ Qj_T., _)1han__ 5_%_()1 _the ex _tj_n k�umaiiillQ iii ¢ : luai2 it gj t inc r�ase.5 i Q „(IIL, Mln the event of a conflict between the outdoor lighting standards contained herein and any other section of this Ordinance, the more stringent requirement shall apply. 6.11.3 Exemptions The following are exempt from the provisions of the outdoor lighting standards contained herein, but shall be implemented in a manner consistent with the overall purpose and intent of this Section: (A) Single- family and duplex residential development on individual lots with the exception of tu.a�l��iur�stall �a p �1��tl��ll vapor luminaries, iii�� llu.aiQ�iii�¢� �1��ir� uaiiry �li�Q1 ��Q�iivai�l� �±��[22L e installation o ��iw which � 2irg rohibited. (B) All outdoor lighting lawfully installed prior to the effective date of the outdoor lighting standards contained herein, except the replacement of mercury ,a ir,_4 a Q iiu „ai,1,L vapor ry- ode u r vapor luminaires, X 1 1 1 I 3k4 41 Ay � saiQl�aiw s luminaires. Mercu and 7must be replaced in conformity with the Outdoor Lighting Standards upon the earlier occurrence of the replacement of the fixture or the lamp. (C) Any outdoor lighting, including mercury vapor, used for an individual single - family residence, where the residence is constructed as of the effective date of the outdoor lighting standards contained herein. (D) Bona fide agricultural uses. (E) Traffic control signals and devices. (F) Temporary emergency lighting (i.e. fire, police, repair workers, highway maintenance and construction, etc.). (G) Moving vehicle lights. (H) Navigation lights (i.e. airports, heliports, radio /television towers, communication towers, etc.)_ 1 irl��luaiiiir Q Ikl II X111 ` fl tl�� i �Ql IF ��Ql��ir 11 ��ge!]l ue l_fgir Lu.ail !�l i�c uaiirp (1) Ill lk it ltl iry Ilu¢ Ir�tlui ¢ it �� i ��lll and R tc)l i y_Ir1a�Iliija a�lk� ��ir�+�li�� Q1� ��tln�� using typical unshielded low- wattage iin(.a�n4i4 e 1- lights, which are in place no longer than 60 days_t j tliii Ql_i 111 it tllrl i � � Ilu.ailll i 4 . $ jg (J) Security lights that are controlled by a motion - sensor switch, which do not remain on longer g than 12 minutes after activation, and do not exceed 11;0- w- ��#; -(� . ?, &.)0- 4-00 lumens) (K) Roadway lighting, installed as of the effective date of the outdoor lighting standards, as contained herein, within State maintained rights -of -way provided that the standards of Sections 6.11.5(B)(2)(h) and 6.11.6(H) are met, except for mercury vapor luminaires. Mercury vapor luminaires used for roadway lighting must be replaced in conformity with ' As recommended at the September 5, 2012 Ordinance Review Committee (ORC) meeting 6 At the ORC meeting of the Planning Board on September 5, 2012 members suggested expanding the prohibition. Mr. Hallenbeck suggested there is virtually no difference between a sodium vapor or mercury vapor with respect to the generated light. If you ban one form you should ban all forms to be consistent. Modification of existing language consistent with ORC recommendation. s As recommended at the October 7, 2009 Planning Board meeting. The term incandescent was removed to address a Planning Board member concern that current wording would technically prevent the use of LED lights for holiday decorations. 9 As our regulations make specific reference to initial lumen output, it does not make sense to provide a regulatory standard based on the `watt' of a bulb. Orange County, North Carolina — Unified Development Ordinance Page 6 -68