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55 <br /> Generally: Lighting fixtures shall be selected, located, aimed, and shielded so that direct <br /> illumination is focused exclusively on the building fagade, plantings, and away from adjoining <br /> properties, public or private rights-of-way, and the night sky <br /> A) All lighting shall be full cut-off fixtures and have a maximum height of forty-five (45)feet. <br /> B) All lighting shall comply with maximum footcandle limits at property lines as noted in Section <br /> 6.11.6.A of the LIDO. <br /> C) All lighting must be shielded to confine light spread within the site boundaries and provide <br /> uniform illumination in compliance with the following minimum levels: <br /> TABLE 6.11.8: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT <br /> MINIMUM OUTDOOR LIGHTING STANDARDS <br /> LoCATION mamm Mimimum FOOTCANDLES <br /> Building Entrances 4.00 <br /> Sidewalks 1.00-3.00 <br /> Pedestrian Paths 1.00 <br /> Parking Lots 0.50 <br /> It is the intent of this section to require minimum light levels during established business hours or <br /> in those instances where members of the general public will be on-site to ensure public safety. <br /> D) Pedestrian walkways, if provided, shall be lighted for security and to create an inviting <br /> pedestrian environment; <br /> E) Accent lighting must also be provided to illuminate such key locations as building and <br /> driveway entries, and activity areas; <br />