Definitions

For the purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

FIXTURE.The complete lighting unit, consisting of the lamp(s), and parts designed to distribute the light (reflector, lens, diffuser), position and protect the lamp(s), and connect the lamp(s) to the power supply. Also called a luminaire.

FOOTCANDLE.The unit of measure expressing the quantity of light received on a surface. One footcandle is the illuminance produced by a candle on a surface one-foot square from a distance of one foot.

FULLY-SHIELDED FIXTURE.A fixture constructed and installed in such a manner that all light emitted by the fixture, either directly from the lamp or a diffusing element, or indirectly by reflection or refraction from any part of the fixture, is projected below the horizontal plane through the fixtures lowest light-emitting part.

GLARE.Lighting entering the eye directly from luminaires or indirectly from reflective surfaces that causes visual discomfort or reduced visibility

LAMP.A generic term for a source of light, often called a "bulb," or "tube.”

LIGHT TRESPASS.Light that falls beyond the property it is intended to illuminate.

LUMEN.The unit of measure used to quantify the amount of light produced by a lamp or emitted from a fixture. This is different from a watt which is a measure of power consumption; a 12-watt LED bulb and a 60-watt incandescent bulb each produce about 900 lumens.

PHOTOMETRY.The measurement of light in terms of its perceived brightness to the human eye.

(Ord. 2021-19, passed 11-15-21)

ARTICLE 27C SHORT-TERM RENTALS

Short-term rental shall only be permitted by special use permit in all residential zoning districts, and must fully comply with the restrictions set forth for said use in the definition of short-term rental as stated in Article 4 of this Zoning Ordinance, or else the use is prohibited. In addition to any other requirements set forth in this zoning code for granting of a special use permit, a special use permit may only be granted for a short-term rental if the following standards are also met:

(A) The use of the property must fully comply with Chapter 98 of this code, as currently drafted and as may hereafter be amended.

(B) The property owner must submit an affidavit to the Zoning Enforcement Officer attesting that the use fully complies with the restrictions stated in Article 4 of this Zoning Ordinance in the definition of short-term rental.

(Ord. 2024-21, passed 10-21-24)