9-12-3: PURPOSE:
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The purposes of this chapter are to:
A. Provide adequate light for safety and security;
B. Promote efficient and cost effective lighting and to conserve energy;
C. Reduce light pollution, light trespass, glare, and offensive light sources;
D. Provide an environmentally sensitive nighttime environment that includes the ability to view the stars against a dark sky;
E. Prevent inappropriate, poorly designed or installed outdoor lighting;
F. Encourage quality lighting design and light fixture shielding; and
G. Establish a program to remove or replace light fixtures that violate the requirements of this chapter. (Ord. 21, Series 2007)