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that contains at least two (2) percent white fill diffusion material . <br /> (5 ) Indirect lighting where light is beamed upward and then reflected down from the <br /> underside of the vehicular canopy . Such fixtures shall be shielded such that direct <br /> illumination is focused exclusively on the underside of the vehicular canopy . <br /> ( 6) Other method approved by the Planning Commission . <br /> (g) Outdoor Sports Field / Outdoor Performance Area Lighting. <br /> ( 1 ) The mounting height of outdoor sports field and outdoor performance area lighting <br /> fixtures shall not exceed eighty ( 80) feet from finished grade unless approved by the <br /> Planning Commission as having no adverse effect or approved by the City Council as <br /> part of a Special Use Permit . <br /> (2) All outdoor sports field and outdoor performance area lighting fixtures shall be <br /> equipped with a glare control package (louvers , shields , or similar devices ) . The <br /> fixtures must be aimed so that their beams are directed and fall within the primary <br /> playing or performance area . <br /> (3 ) The hours of operation for the lighting system for any game or event shall not exceed <br /> one hour after the end of the event . <br /> Cross reference: Outdoor stadium/theater/racetrack § § 10-2072 and 10-2145 . <br /> (h) Lighting of Outdoor Display Areas . <br /> ( 1 ) Parking lot outdoor areas shall be illuminated in accordance with the requirements for <br /> subsection (e) , above . Outdoor display areas shall have a maximum maintained <br /> illuminance of twenty-four (24) footcandles (FC) . <br /> (2) All light fixtures shall meet the IESNA definition of cutoff fixtures. Forward throw <br /> fixtures (type IV light distribution, as defined by the IESNA ) are required within <br /> twenty-five (25 ) feet of any public street right-of-way . <br /> (3 ) The mounting height of outdoor display area fixtures shall not exceed forty-one (41 ) <br /> feet above, finished grade, unless approved by the Planning Commission as having no <br /> adverse effect. <br /> (i) Sign Lighting. <br /> Lighting fixtures illuminating signs shall be aimed and shielded so that direct illumination is <br /> focused exclusively on the sign . <br /> Cross Reference : Illumination of Signs § 10-2083 . 1 ( g) . <br /> (j ) Lighting of Buildings and Landscaping . <br /> Lighting fixtures shall be selected, located, aimed, and shielded so that direct illumination is <br /> focused exclusively on the building , fagade, plantings , and other intended site feature and <br /> away from adjoining properties and the public street right-of4ay. <br /> ( k) Permits . <br />