Division 13-12-004
Pedestrian Lighting

Sections:

13-12-004-0001    Pedestrian Lighting

13-12-004-0001 Pedestrian Lighting

A.    Lighting for pedestrian or other activity in excess of this street lighting standard is not normally required. However, publicly owned and operated pedestrian level lighting may be installed with the approval of the City Engineer, or required by the City Engineer on public right-of-way and walkway easements in special cases where there is a demonstrated need for additional illumination to supplement the required street lighting. Examples of such cases would include:

1.    Walkways and mid-block crosswalks where there is an extended, high level of nighttime pedestrian activity.

2.    The approaches to pedestrian under-crossings or other unusual pedestrian facilities.

3.    Areas where special guidance is required to aid pedestrian navigation and decision making.

4.    Locations with special walking hazards such as stairways.

5.    Locations where a walkway serving a high level of nighttime pedestrian activity adjacent to the street diverges from the street far enough that it is not illuminated by the street lighting.

B.    In addressing supplementary pedestrian level street lighting, the designer or developer shall meet all City standards governing all outdoor lighting in the City, whether public or private as follows:

1.    All fixtures shall be fully shielded.

2.    Fixtures and their installation shall minimize light trespass and glare to pedestrians and other road users.

3.    Pedestrian level lighting shall use low-pressure sodium as the preferred source unless there is compelling reason that accurate color rendition is important in the pedestrian task.

4.    The designer shall develop a design that uses only the minimum illumination necessary to accomplish the identified pedestrian task. (Ord. 2017-22, Rep&ReEn, 07/05/2017)