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35 <br />1 - Eliminate references to `watts' of a light fixture and ensure proper use of <br />2 terminology through the Section. <br />3 WHAT THIS PROPOSAL DOES: <br />4 Add new definitions of light trespass, mercury vapor luminaire, light pollution, etc. to <br />5 Article 10 as recommended during Phase 1 of the UDO. <br />6 Eliminate multiple definitions of the same term within Article 10 of the UDO. For <br />7 example we currently have `lamp' defined twice within the UDO. There is no need for <br />8 this duplication. <br />9 Address concerns expressed by Orange County Department of Environment Agriculture <br />10 Parks and Recreation (DEAPR) over height restrictions for athletic field lights. <br />11 ATHLETIC FIELD LIGHT ISSUE: <br />12 2 poles aimed at same aiming point but note difference in impact of spill and glare on <br />13 adjacent properties. Restricting mounting height aggravate, not improve, the impact of <br />14 spill and glare light <br />15 ORC COMMENTS: <br />16 • Ordinance Review Committee (ORC) meets to review this item on September 5, 2012. <br />17 • Made several recommendations with respect to modifying draft amendment package. <br />18 • Modifications were incorporated into draft text amendment by staff. <br />19 • ORC expressed concern over increasing outdoor athletic field light height limit but <br />20 understood the problem. Asked BOCC and staff for guidance. <br />21 STAFF COMMENTS: <br />22 • Proposed amendments make existing regulations easier to follow. <br />23 • Proposal addresses those items identified during initial development of the UDO. <br />24 • Staff sees compromise with respect to increasing height limits of athletic field lights <br />25 RECOMMENDATION: <br />26 1. Receive the proposed amendments. <br />27 2. Conduct the public hearing and accept public, BOCC, and Planning Board comment on <br />28 the proposed amendments. <br />29 3. Refer the matter to the Planning Board with a request that a recommendation be <br />30 returned to the BOCC in time for the January 24, 2013 BOCC regular meeting. <br />