SECTION 5. COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS-GENERAL PROVISIONS

C. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
No use shall be made of commercially zoned land unless the use meets the performance standards specified for this district and other applicable Clear Creek County Zoning Regulations.

16. LIGHTING
Any outdoor light used for the illumination of parking areas, loading areas, recreation areas, or for any other private or public purpose, shall be arranged in such a manner as to meet the following conditions:

a. Lights shall be shielded so that direct rays of light will not shine directly onto surrounding properties, except for porch or other lights attached to a structure that are non-reflective, and 100 watts or less;

b. Neither the direct nor reflected light from any light source may create a traffic hazard to operators of motor vehicles on public roads, and no colored lights may be used in such a way as to be confused or construed as traffic control devices;

c. No blinking, flashing, intermittent, or fluttering lights, or other illuminated device which has a changing light intensity, brightness, or color, or which exceeds twenty-five (25) feet in height, may be permitted in any zoning district, except for temporary holiday displays or as required by local, state, or federal regulations.

SECTION 6. (I) INDUSTRIAL

C. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
No use shall be made of industrially zoned land unless the use meets the performance standards specified for this district and other applicable Clear Creek County Zoning Regulations.

16. LIGHTING
Any outdoor light used for the illumination of parking areas, loading areas, recreation areas, or for any other private or public purpose, shall be arranged in such a manner as to meet the following conditions:

a. Lights shall be shielded so that direct rays of light will not shine directly onto surrounding properties, except for porch or other lights attached to a structure that are non-reflective, and 100 watts or less;

b. Neither the direct or reflected light from any light source may create a traffic hazard to operators of motor vehicles on public roads, and no colored lights may be used in such a way as to be confused or construed as traffic control devices;

c. No blinking, flashing, intermittent, or fluttering lights, or other illuminated device that has a changing light intensity, brightness, or color, or that exceeds twenty-five (25) feet in height, may be permitted in any zoning district, except for temporary holiday displays or as required by local, state, or federal regulations.

SECTION 9. (PD) PLANNED DEVELOPMENT

C.   CRITERIA AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

13. LIGHTING
Any outdoor light used for the illumination of parking areas, loading areas, recreation areas, or for any other private or public purpose, shall be arranged in such a manner as to meet the following conditions:

a. Lights shall be shielded so that direct rays of light will not shine directly onto surrounding properties, except for porch or other lights attached to a structure that are non-reflective, and 100 watts or less;

b. Neither the direct or reflected light from any light source may create a traffic hazard to operators of motor vehicles on public roads, and no colored lights may be used in such a way as to be confused or construed as traffic control devices;

c. No blinking, flashing, intermittent, or fluttering lights, or other illuminated device that has a changing light intensity, brightness, or color, or that exceeds twenty-five (25) feet in height, may be permitted in any zoning district, except for temporary holiday displays or as required by local, state, or federal regulations.

SECTION 10. SIGNS AND OUTDOOR ADVERTISING DEVICES

G. ILLUMINATION

1. Signs may be internally or externally illuminated.

2. Signage for home occupations shall not be illuminated.

3. Any light used for the illumination of a sign shall be shielded so that the direct rays of light will not shine directly on surrounding properties or upwardly beyond the topmost portion of the sign.

4. Neither the direct or reflected light from any light source may create a traffic hazard to operators of motor vehicles on public roads, and no colored lights may be used in such a way as to be confused or construed as traffic control devices.

5. No blinking, flashing, intermittent, or fluttering lights, or other illuminated device which has a changing light intensity, brightness, or color, or which exceeds twenty-five (25) feet in height, may be permitted in any zoning district, except for temporary holiday displays or as required by local, state, or federal regulations.

SECTION 14. OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS

A. PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS

8. PARKING LOT LIGHTING

a. All parking lots for Commercial, Industrial, and Planned Development Districts, and access thereto from the business, shall be sufficiently illuminated to ensure the security of property and the safety of persons using such parking lots and access routes.

b. Parking lot lighting shall be required to be provided during operating hours.

c. Lights shall be shielded so that direct rays of light will not shine directly onto surrounding properties, except for porch or other lights attached to a structure that are non-reflective, and 100 watts or less.

d. Neither the direct or reflected light from any light source may create a traffic hazard to operators of motor vehicles on public roads, and no colored lights may be used in such a way as to be confused or construed as traffic control devices.

e. No blinking, flashing, intermittent, or fluttering lights, or other illuminated device which has a changing light intensity, brightness, or color, or which exceeds twenty-five (25) feet in height, may be permitted in any zoning district, except for temporary holiday displays or as required by local, state, or federal regulations.

C-1 COMMERCIAL LIGHT-USE DISTRICT

C. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

16. LIGHTING
Any outdoor light used for the illumination of parking areas, loading areas, recreation areas, or for any other private or public purpose, shall be arranged in such a manner as to meet the following conditions:

a. Lights shall be shielded so that direct rays of light will not shine directly onto surrounding properties, except for porch or other lights attached to a structure that are non-reflective, and 100 watts or less;

b. Neither the direct nor reflected light from any light source may create a traffic hazard to operators of motor vehicles on public roads, and no colored lights may be used in such a way as to be confused or construed as traffic control devices;

c. No blinking, flashing, intermittent, or fluttering lights, or other illuminated device which has a changing light intensity, brightness, or color, or which exceeds twenty-five (25) feet in height, may be permitted in any zoning district, except for temporary holiday displays or as required by local, state, or federal regulations.

C-2 COMMERCIAL GENERAL-USE DISTRICT

C. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

16. LIGHTING
Any outdoor light used for the illumination of parking areas, loading areas, recreation areas, or for any other private or public purpose, shall be arranged in such a manner as to meet the following conditions:

a. Lights shall be shielded so that direct rays of light will not shine directly onto surrounding properties, except for porch or other lights attached to a structure that are non-reflective, and 100 watts or less;

b. Neither the direct nor reflected light from any light source may create a traffic hazard to operators of motor vehicles on public roads, and no colored lights may be used in such a way as to be confused or construed as traffic control devices;

c. No blinking, flashing, intermittent, or fluttering lights, or other illuminated device which has a changing light intensity, brightness, or color, or which exceeds twenty-five (25) feet in height, may be permitted in any zoning district, except for temporary holiday displays or as required by local, state, or federal regulations.

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