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9 <br /> that direct illumination is focused exclusively on the <br /> underside of the vehicular canopy. <br /> E . Other method approved by the Planning Director . <br /> 6 . 3M Outdoor Sports Field/ Outdoor Performance Area <br /> A. The mounting height of outdoor sports field no <br /> nd <br /> outdoor performance area lighting fixtures shall <br /> exceed sixty (60) feet from finished grade unless <br /> approved by the Planning Director after receipt of <br /> sufficient evidence indicating the need for additional <br /> height. <br /> Be All outdoor sports field and outdoor performance area <br /> lighting fixtures shall be equipped with a glare control <br /> package (louvers , shields , or similar devices ) . The <br /> fixtures must be aimed so that heir beams are directed <br /> and fall within the primary playing or performance area . <br /> C . The hours of operation for the lighting system game or event shall not exceed on hour after the end of <br /> the event. <br /> 6 . 31 . 10 Lighting of Outdoor Display Areas <br /> A. Top mounted fixtures required for legally existing <br /> lighted signs . Lighting fixtures used to externally <br /> illuminate an outdoor advertising sign shall be <br /> mounted on the top of the sign structure . All such <br /> fixtures shall comply with the shielding requirements <br /> of this Section . Bottom mounted outdoor advertising <br /> shall not be used . <br /> Be Outdoor advertising signs of the type constructed of <br /> translucent materials and wholly illuminated from <br /> within do not require shielding . Dark backgrounds <br /> with light lettering or symbols are preferred , to <br /> minimize detrimental effects . Unless conforming to the <br /> above dark background preference , total lamp wattage <br /> per property shall be less than 41 watts . <br /> C . Compliance Limit. Existing outdoor advertising <br /> structures shall be brought into compliance within <br /> three (3) years from the date of adoption of this <br /> provision . <br />