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Off -Street Parking, Loading and Transportation 1. Pedestrian connectivity is already provided via sidewalks or pathways or as part of a previously approved development plan in close proximity; or 2. The applicant has agreed to a payment -in -lieu arrangement with the City for construction of sidewalks or pathways. Section 1161.10 Illumination of Parking Areas A. Applicability. The reviewing authority shall review plans for illumination of parking areas for any development plan involving new lighting or changes to existing lighting, other than for single-family or two-family residential dwellings or residential accessory buildings, as provided in this Section. B. Exterior Lighting Plan Required. A lighting plan shall demonstrate compliance with the exterior lighting standards of this Section and shall include the following items: 1. A site plan to scale of no less than 1 inch = 30 feet showing location of all exterior light fixtures, controllers and transformers. Include property boundaries, building location(s), parking lot layout, pedestrian paths, adjacent rights-of-way, north arrow and scale. 2. Specifications, cut sheets and/or drawings for all exterior light fixtures, poles, conduit and appurtenant construction. A description of any dimming systems or other proposed lighting controls. 3. A photometric plan defining the limits of each -lighting calculation area where illumination is proposed plotting the light levels in footcandles on,the ground. The limits of each lighting calculation area shall be clearly indicated by a'solid ine boarder, shading or other clear method. Maximum illuminance levels should be expressed in footcandle measurements to the nearest 0.1 footcandle on a grid of the site showing footcandle readings at no greater than a 10 -foot square. The grid shall include light contributions from all sources on the site (i.e. pole mounted, wall mounted, and sign). Show footcandle readings five feet beyond the property lines. 4. A calculation summary indicating footcandle levels on the photometric plan, noting the minimum, maximum and average footcandles; light loss factor; and uniformity ratios for each lighting calculation area. Include in the summary lamp wattages of all proposed luminaires and mounting heights of fixtures. 5. Any other information and data reasonably necessary to evaluate the required lighting plan. C. Fixtures. Exterior lighting fixtures shall be installed in a manner to prevent light pollution in the forms of light trespass and glare and to preserve, protect and enhance the character of the City. 1 '.Full Cut-off Required. All exterior pole lighting fixtures used to illuminate off-street parking areas shall be full cut-off and shall be arranged to deflect the light away from adjoining properties and adjacent streets. Exterior building lighting fixtures used to illuminate sidewalks, entrances and service areas shall also be full -cut off fixtures. 2. Canopy Lighting. Light fixtures mounted under canopies shall be recessed with flat lenses so that the lens cover is flush with the bottom surface of the canopy. Alternately, indirect lighting may be used where light is reflected down from the bottom of the canopy. In this case, light fixtures must be shielded so that direct illumination is focused exclusively on the underside of the canopy. 3. Nonessential Lighting. Nonessential lighting for other areas may be installed upon approval of the reviewing authority. This shall include landscape lighting, accent lighting of the structure, sign lighting, decorative lighting and lighting for similar purposes. Light fixtures used to illuminate flags, statues or any other objects mounted on a pole, pedestal or platform shall use a narrow cone beam or light that will not extend beyond Page 1161-13 City of North Olmsted Zoning Code