19890829 1989-36ORDINANCE NO. 1989- 36
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 26-22(h), 26-24
AND 26-39.2(f), ARTICLE II, CHAPTER 26 OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA,
PERTAINING TO SITE LIGHTING.
BE IT ORDAINED that Section 26-22(h), Article II, Chapter 26
amended by adding the following subsection to read as follows:
"(9) Street and site lighting, indicating all fixture styles and
heights, types of luminaire, location of fixtures, and foot candle
and uniformity values."
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Section 26-24, Article II, Chapter
26 be amended by deleting the exiting subsection (1) and adding new
subsections (1) and (m) to read as follows:
"(1) Provisions for adequate site and street lighting to
provide safety and security for both pedestrian and vehicular
traffic. Lighting fixture style shall be compatible with the
architecture of the buildings located on the site. On-site
lighting shall be directed downward and inward to prevent spill
light on adjacent property. No lighting fixture within or
immediately adjacent to any residential district shall exceed
twelve (12) feet in height, nor shall any lighting fixture located
elsewhere exceed twenty (20) feet in height. The site plan shall
address lighting for facilities which may require special lighting.
White light sources/luminaires shall be used to provide improved
color rendition, unless otherwise approved by the agent. Levels
of illumination shall be consistent with the foot candles and
uniformity values specified in the Illuminating Engineering society
Lighting Handbook.
(m) Compliance with all requirements of this Chapter."
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of
Fairfax, Virginia, that Section 26-39.2(f) be amended to read in
its entirety as follows:
,,(f) Lighting: Lighting within parking areas shall be
directed downward and inward into the site to prevent spill light
onto any adjacent property. No lighting fixture within or
immediately adjacent to any residential district shall exceed
twelve (12) feet in height, nor shall any lighting fixture located
elsewhere exceed twenty (20) feet in height. Lighting poles or
structures shall not be located within any required planting
island."
This ordinance shall become effective as provided by law.
PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING: Ju]~ 10, 1989
CITY COUNCIL HEARING: August 29, 1989
ADOPTED: ^u§ust 29, 1989
ATTEST:
W 0 City Clerk