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Staff Comment: This is an industry standard establishing the overall <br />initial lumens of a light fixture. As the light source burns the overall <br />effectiveness of the `bulb' is diminished. Initial lumens refers to the <br />operational characteristics of a light source at its peak efficiency. <br />2. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM <br />gMission/Scope: Public Hearin process consistent with NC State Statutes and <br />p <br />Orange County ordinance requirements <br />a. Planning Board Review: <br />September 5, 2012 — Ordinance Review Committee (ORC). The ORC <br />recommended several modifications to the proposed amendment package <br />including: <br />a. Section 6.11.2 (C) to provide an exact threshold in cases where existing <br />land uses are expanding to modify /update outdoor lighting features. <br />b. Sections 6.11.3 (A) 6.11.4 (A) to expand and properly define the types <br />of luminaries prohibited for installation. <br />c. Section 6.11.3 (1) to add language allowing for the erection of <br />`celebratory lighting' versus `holiday lighting' and establishing a lumen <br />cap for such fixtures. <br />d. Revise existing language within Section 6.11.4 (A) to make it easier to <br />understand. <br />e. Include a new sentence within Section 6.11.8 explaining the rationale <br />for `minimum' lighting levels within Economic Development Districts. <br />ORC members discussed comments received by Department of Environment, <br />Agriculture, Parks, and Recreation (DEAPR) related to existing restrictions on <br />the height of athletic field lights. Members were hesitant to recommend an <br />increase in allowable pole heights but expressed an understanding of the <br />issues. It was determined additional guidance on this issue was needed from <br />the BOCC. <br />December 5, 2012 - In taking action on the proposed amendment, the Board <br />