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Article 6: Development Standards Section 6.11: Outdoor Lighting (1) Top mounted fixtures are required for legally existing lighted signs. Lighting fixtures used to externally illuminate an outdoor advertising sign shall be mounted on the top of the sign structure. All such fixtures shall comply with the shielding requirements of this Section. Bottom mounted outdoor advertising shall not be used. Notwithstanding this provision, the lighting or re- lighting of a nonconforming advertising sign will not be permitted if the light results in the expansion of the nonconforming use, pursuant to this Ordinance. (2) Outdoor advertising signs constructed of translucent materials and wholly illuminated from within do not require shielding. Dark backgrounds with light lettering or symbols are preferred, to minimize detrimental effects. Unless conforming to the above dark background preference, total lamp wattage per sign shall not exceed 41 watts. (E) Lighting of Buildings and Landscaping Lighting fixtures shall be selected, located, aimed, and shielded so that direct illumination is focused exclusively on the building fagade, plantings, and away from adjoining properties, public or private rights -of -way, and the night sky. 6.11.8 Additional Standards for Economic Development Districts In addition to the outdoor lighting standards established in this Section, the following standards shall apply within the Economic Development Districts: (A) All lighting must be shielded to confine light spread within the site boundaries and provide uniform illumination in compliance with the following minimum levels. I tl I __�____ _____e_ _ 2 _�_b___s_�___ _I x_��k__Illl��k Ir�� ' � �II� �k 6 �Il��lr� �a� Ir'k".aQ', Qul_ IIIIC��_�1f�llll�11�1f�Q.al�1f� IIQ ��',_�"�A� �� Q, Q.allC'llll�Q k ��a�D II_� �k Q, DQ.al4�llll�k".,4�4 hours or ul n those ili staff ces yulheir�� ulullerlrulk eirs o the uiu�i�eirall_Luailkullllu 4111111 be oin-u to to ensure L ai lk Il uu_ gat (B) Pedestrian walkways and plazas must be lighted and fixtures mounted at a lower height for security and to create an inviting pedestrian environment. (C) Accent lighting must also be provided to illuminate such key locations as building and driveway entries, and activity areas. (D) Lighting for the purpose of illuminating landmarks and unique features of the site is also encouraged. (E) All light fixtures are to be concealed source fixtures except for pedestrian- oriented accent lights. " Added to address ORC comments made at its September 5, 2012 meeting. There was concern over the ambiguous nature of existing wording. Board members wanted clear explanation lights had to be on during those times when the general public would be on the property and need the light for public safety and security purposes. Orange County, North Carolina — Unified Development Ordinance Page 6 -75