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Article 6: Development Standards 18 <br />Section 6.11: Outdoor Lighting <br />(K) Roadway lighting, installed as of the effective date of the outdoor lighting standards, as <br />contained herein, within State maintained rights -of -way provided that the standards of <br />Sections 6.11.5(B)(2)(h) and 6.11.6(H) are met, except for mercury vapor luminaires. <br />Mercury vapor luminaires used for roadway lighting must be replaced in conformity with <br />the outdoor lighting standards contained herein upon the earlier occurrence of the <br />replacement of the fixture or the lamp. <br />(L) Temporary lighting for occasional or special events such as outdoor sporting contests, <br />concerns, theater events, festivals, carnivals, social gatherings, celebrations, special <br />promotions, or similar occasional events permitted in accordance with the provisions of <br />this Ordinance. <br />6.11.4 Prohibitions <br />The following activities and /or use of lighting are specifically prohibited: <br />(A) Tih�'R'S$ onrl/nr in64ol1o4inn of morns in �ionnr li iminorioS � rnhihitpd on ovic }inry <br />� }sms�n+ e,i +h +ho tAn�a? nnn4oiAed horoin The installation, use, repair, or <br />replacement of a mercury and /or sodium vapor lighting fixture(s) generating 1200 <br />lumens or more per individual bulb. <br />(B) The use of searchlights, beacons, laser source light or any similar high intensity light for <br />outdoor advertising or entertainment, wh°^ PF9j8Gt8d abeve the hnriZnn <br />(C) The operation of searchlights for advertising purposes or to draw attention to an event or <br />activity is specifically prohibited. This shall not include the use of searchlights in <br />temporary emergency situations, <br />(D) Electrical illumination of off - premise commercial signs, <br />(E) Lights that are flashing, pulsing, moving, rotating, flickering, or that change in intensity or <br />color, with the exception of emergency lighting, and <br />(F) Fixtures that are designed to resemble traffic control or other similar public safety devices <br />th t Ari; used for advertising or other similar purposes. <br />6.11.5 Lighting Plan <br />(A) Purpose and Intent <br />The overall scope and purpose of the lighting plan is to allow staff to work with the <br />property owner to prevent excessive and unnecessary lighting on the property prior to <br />installation of the proposed fixtures avoiding potential costly compliance remedies upon <br />completion of the project. <br />(B) Submittal Requirements <br />(1) With the exception of single - family and duplex residential plot plan submittals, a <br />lighting plan shall be submitted with site plan, MPD -CZ Master Plan or <br />preliminary plat approval documents when outdoor lighting fixtures are proposed. <br />Any development project proposing outdoor lighting shall not be permitted until <br />the proposed lighting plan is approved in accordance with the provisions of this <br />Ordinance. <br />(2) Lighting Plans shall comply with the following standards: <br />(a) Lighting plans shall be completed and sealed by a professional engineer <br />and shall contain all required information as detailed herein, <br />" Incorporating comments made at the September 5, 2012 ORC meeting. <br />Orange County, North Carolina — Unified Development Ordinance Page 6 -69 <br />