Scott County Zoning Ordinance No. 3, Section 4-5 limits outdoor lighting to cut glare and light pollution: commercial fixtures need a 90-degree cutoff, poles cap at 25 feet, and canopy lighting may not exceed 115 foot-candles at grade.
In unincorporated townships, Section 4-5 requires lighting that reduces light pollution while keeping sites safe. In commercial and industrial districts, luminaires must have a cutoff that shields light at 90 degrees or less, pole-mounted sources cap at 25 feet, and canopy lighting may not exceed 115 foot-candles at ground level. In agricultural and residential districts, fixtures must be hooded so they do not overlight adjacent property. Holiday and temporary lighting, airport and emergency lighting, and public ballfields are exempt. Site plans for non-residential projects must include photometric plans showing the cutoff angle.
Non-compliant lighting fails site-plan or permit review; the county orders fixtures shielded, reaimed, or replaced, and a conditional use permit is required to exceed the 25-foot pole-height limit.
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