Morrisville UDO - June 2017 version

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Article 5: Development Standards
Section 5.15. Exterior Lighting
5.15.5. Permanent String Lighting
Morrisville, NC June 23, 2017
Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-145
Fixtures shall be affixed to an outside building wall or pole (see subsectio for pole height
requirements).
The color and style of the fixture shall complement the architectural character of the building.
The light pole shall not be greater than 35 feet in height above the ground level at its base. Raised
foundations are permissible where appropriate.
The light level shall comply with Section
The maximum light level shall not exceed one-half the horizontal maintained foot-candles of light
trespass at any residential property line.
Service connections for all freestanding fixtures shall be underground.
F. Outdoor Sports Fields
The mounting height of outdoor sports field lighting fixtures shall not exceed 80 feet from finished
grade unless approved by the Town Council.
All outdoor sports field and outdoor performance area lighting fixtures shall be equipped with a
glare control package such as louvers, shields, or similar devices.
The fixtures must be aimed so that their beams are directed and fall within the primary playing or
performance area, directed away and/or down from residential areas, and comply with the light
trespass limit of 0.5 maintained foot-candle, measured at any residential lot line.
The hours of operation for the lighting system for any game or event shall not exceed one hour
after the end of the event.
Nonconforming fixtures lighting sports fields may be replaced or otherwise changed on an
individual/small cluster basis with new non-conforming fixtures. However, when all the fixtures are
upgraded or otherwise changed, the fixtures shall be brought into compliance with the requirements
of this ordinance, and shall conform to the set standard of type of light projection that is of
comparable luminance.
(Ord. No. 2016-001, 05/10/2016)
5.15.5. Permanent String Lighting
A. General
Permanent string lighting may be allowed with a string lighting permit issued by the Planning Director
and an electrical permit issued in accordance with the Building Code.
B. Standards
Permanent string lighting shall be:
Composed of white lights with a clear bulb;
Limited to living landscaping;
Affixed to landscaping in a secure manner;
UL listed for commercial use;
Installed so as not to constrict or otherwise damage the plant at the time of installation or any time
thereafter;
Installed per the current National Electrical Code with dedicated electrical service receptacle(s)
wired underground;
Prohibited within a streetyard buffer or public street right-of-way; and
Listed by an approved testing agency for “permanent use.”