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MARANA ORDINANCE NO. 2021.007
RELATING TO BUILDING; ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2021 TOWN OF
MARANA OUTDOOR LIGHTING CODE; AMENDING TOWN CODE SECTION 7-1-2
(BUILDING CODES ADOPTED); AND DESIGNATING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana find that the adoption
of the 2021 Town of Marana Outdoor Lighting Code is in the best interest of the Town of
Marana and the general public; and
WHEREAS the 2021 Town of Marana Outdoor Lighting Code is a lengthy
document that may appropriately be adopted by reference under A.R.S. § 9-802.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of
Marana, Arizona, as follows:
SECTION 1. The document known as the "2021 Town of Marana Outdoor
Lighting Code," one paper copy and one electronic copy of which are on file in the
office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Marana, Arizona,which was made a public
record by and attached as Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2021-053, is hereby
referred to, adopted, and made part of this ordinance as if fully set forth here.
SECTION 2. Marana Town Code Section 7-1-2 (Building Codes Adopted),
paragraph B is revised as follows (with deletions shown with Gtrikcouts and additions
shown with double underlining):
B. The Marana building code adopts by reference the 20082021 Town of
Marana outdoor lighting code, which is on file with the town clerk's office.
SECTION 3. The following penalty clauses are included in the 2021 Town of
Marana Outdoor Lighting Code:
SECTION 108
VIOLATIONS
108.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect,
construct, alter, extend, repair, move, remove, install, use or demolish outdoor
lighting equipment as regulated by this code, or cause same to be done, in conflict
with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code
108.2 Notice of violation. The building official is authorized to serve a notice of
violation or order on the person responsible for the erection, construction, alteration,
extension, repair, moving, removing, demolition or use of any outdoor lighting in
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violation of this code or in violation of a detail statement or a plan approved
hereunder, or in violation of a permit issued under the provisions of this code. Such
order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the
abatement of the violation.The property owner or authorized agent of the owner shall
comply with the requirements of the notice of violation or file a notice of appeal in
accordance with the provisions of section 102.10 above within the time period given
on the notice for abatement of the violation.
108.3 Enforcement and penalties. Failure to address a notice of violation in a timely
fashion may result in the issuance of a civil citation as provided for in chapter 5-7 of
the Marana Town Code. Such citation shall not excuse the need to correct or abate
such violation, or to remove or terminate the unlawful use of outdoor lighting in
violation of the provisions of this code or of the order or direction made pursuant
thereto. Each day a violation continues shall be considered a separate offense.
SECTION 4. The various town officers and employees are authorized and directed
to perform all acts necessary or desirable to give effect to this ordinance.
SECTION 5. All ordinances, resolutions, or motions and parts of ordinances,
resolutions, or motions of the Council in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance,
including but not limited to the 2008 Marana Outdoor Lighting Code, are hereby
repealed, effective as of the effective date of this ordinance; provided, however, that this
repeal shall not affect the rights and duties that matured or penalties that were incurred
and proceedings that were begun before the effective date of the repeal.
SECTION 6. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of the
this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of
any court of competent jurisdiction, the decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this ordinance.
SECTION 7. This ordinance shall become effective on the thirty-first day after its
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana,
Arizona, this 20th day of April, 2021.
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EXHIBIT A
MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2021-053
RELATING TO BUILDING; DECLARING THE 2021 TOWN OF MARANA OUTDOOR
LIGHTING CODE AS A PUBLIC RECORD FILED WITH THE TOWN CLERK
BL IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana, Arizona,that
the "2021 Town of Marana Outdoor Lighting Code," a copy of which is attached to and
incorporated in this resolution as Exhibit A and one paper copy and one electronic copy
of which are on file in the office of the Town Clerk, is hereby declared to be a public
record and ordered to remain on file with the Town Clerk.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana, Ar-
izona, this 20th day of April, 2021.
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TOWN OF MARANA OUTDOOR LIGHTING CODE
ORDINANCE#2021.007
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 — SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION .2
Section
101 General
102 Applicability
103 Duties and Powers of the Building Official
104 Exemptions
105 Permit, Plan Submission and Inspection Requirements
106 Prohibitions
107 Outdoor Lighting Design Standards
108 Violations
CHAPTER 2 —DEFINITIONS 9
Sections
201 General
202 Definitions
CHAPTER 3 —LIGHTING AREAS 11
Section
301 Description of Lighting Areas
CHAPTER 4 —TOTAL OUTDOOR LIGHT OUTPUT, SHIELDING, FIXTURE HEIGHT
REQUIREMENTS 12
Section
401 Total Outdoor Light Output
402 Outdoor Light Shielding
403 Fixture Height Requirement
404 Outdoor Lighting Source Color Temperature
405 Curfew Requirements
CHAPTER 5 — SIGN LIGHTING 15
Section
501 Outdoor Advertising Signs
CHAPTER 6 —RECREATION FACILITES 16
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Section
601 Illumination of Recreational Facilities
CHAPTER 7 —OUTDOOR DISPLAY LOT LIGHTING 17
Section
701 Illumination of Outdoor Display Lots
CHAPTER I
SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 101
GENERAL
101.1 Title. These provisions shall be known as the Outdoor Lighting Code for the Town of
Marana. They shall be cited as such and will be referred to herein as"this code."
101.2 Scope. The provisions of the Town of Marana Outdoor Lighting Code apply to the
construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement and installation of outdoor lighting
throughout the town.
101.3 Purpose and intent. The purpose of this code is to preserve the relationship of the residents
of the Town of Marana to their unique desert environment through protection of access to the dark
night sky. Intended outcomes include continuing support of astronomical activity and minimizing
wasted energy, while not compromising the safety, security and wellbeing of persons engaged in
outdoor night time activities. It is the intent of this code to control the obtrusive aspects of excessive
and careless outdoor lighting usage while preserving, protecting and enhancing the lawful
nighttime use and enjoyment of any and all property. It is recognized that portions of properties
may be required to be unlit, covered, or have reduced lighting levels in order to allow enough
lumens in the lighted areas to achieve light levels in accordance with nationally recognized
recommended practices.
101.4 Conformance with codes. All outdoor illuminating devices shall be installed in
conformance with the provisions of this code and all codes adopted under title 7 of the Marana
Town Code and under appropriate permit and inspection.
SECTION 102
APPLICABILITY
102.1 General. Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different
materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. Where
there is a conflict between the general requirements and a specific requirement, the specific
requirement shall be applicable.
102.2 Other laws. If any part of this title conflicts with federal or state law or regulation, then such
federal or state authority shall take precedence. In any case where a provision of this code is in
conflict with a provision of any ordinance, code, rule, or regulation of the Town of Marana, the
provision that establishes the most restrictive standard shall apply.
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102.3 Application of references. References to chapter or section numbers herein,or to provisions not
specifically identified by number,shall be construed to refer to such chapter,section or provision of this
code.
102.4 Referenced codes and standards. Other codes and standards referenced in this code shall be
considered as part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference,
subject to the following:
102.4.1 Conflicts. Where conflicts occur between provisions of this code and other referenced
codes and standards,the provisions of this code shall apply.
102.4.2 Provisions in referenced code and standards.To the extent a reference to another code
or standard includes subject matter that is within the scope of this code or the codes listed in
section 101.4,the provisions of this code or codes listed in section 101.4,as applicable, shall take
precedence over the provisions in the referenced code or standard.
102.5 Partial invalidity. If any of the provisions of this code or the application thereof is held
invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this code which can be
given effect, and to this end, the provisions of this code are declared to be servable.
102.6 New uses, buildings and additions or modifications. All proposed new land uses,
developments, buildings, structures, or building additions,shall meet the requirements of this code.
Modification or replacement (other than maintenance) of outdoor lighting fixtures shall meet the
provisions of this code.
102.7 Existing installations. All outdoor light fixtures lawfully installed prior to and operable on
the effective date of the ordinance codified under this chapter are exempt from all requirements of
this code. The installation shall be maintained in accordance with the edition of the Outdoor
Lighting Code under which it was installed.
102.8 Resumption of use after abandonment. If a property or use with non-conforming lighting
is abandoned as defined in chapter 2, then all outdoor lighting shall be reviewed and brought into
compliance with this code before the use is resumed.
102.9 Change of use. Whenever the use of any existing building, structure, or premises is changed
to a new use as defined in the building code referenced in title 7 of the Marana Town Code, all
outdoor lighting shall be reviewed and brought into compliance with this code before the new use
commences.
102.10 Appeals. Any person substantially aggrieved by any decision of the building official made
in administration of this code has the right and responsibilities of appeal to the Advisory/Appeals
Board of this jurisdiction.
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SECTION 103
DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL
103.1 General.The building official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of
this code. The building official shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code and to
adopt policies and procedures for the purposes of applying this code. Such interpretations, policies
and procedures shall conform to the purpose and intent of this code. Such policies and procedures
shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code.
103.2 Applications and permits. The building official shall receive applications, review
construction documents and issue permits for the construction,alteration, movement, enlargement,
replacement and installation of outdoor lighting throughout the town.
103.3 Notices and orders. The building official shall issue necessary notices or orders to insure
compliance with this code.
103.4 Inspections. The building official shall make the required inspections and shall have the
authority to accept reports of inspections by approved agencies or individuals. Reports of such
inspections shall be in writing and be certified by an officer of the approved agency or by the
individual. The building official is authorized to seek expert opinion as deemed necessary to report
on unusual technical issues that arise, subject to the approval of the Marana Town Council.
103.5 Right of entry.Where it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions of this code,
or where the building official has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in a structure or on a
premises a condition that is contrary to or in violation of this code,the building official is authorized to
enter the structure or premises at reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed by this
code, provided that, if such structure or premises be occupied, credentials be presented to the occupant
and entry requested. If such structure or premises is unoccupied,the building official shall first make a
reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person having charge or control of the structure or premises
and request entry. If entry is refused, the building official shall have recourse to the remedies provided
by law to secure entry.
103.6 Department records. The building official shall keep official records of applications received,
permits and certificates issued,fees collected,reports of inspections and notices and orders issued. Such
records shall be retained in the official records of the building official for the period required for
retention of public records.
103.7 Modifications. Where there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this
code, the building official shall have the authority to grant modifications for individual cases, upon
application of the owner or the owner's authorized agent, provided that the building official shall first
find that special individual reason makes the strict application of this code impractical,the modification
is in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code and that such modification does not lessen health,
accessibility, life and fire safety or structural requirements. The details of action granting modifications
shall be documented and entered in the files of the department of building safety.
103.8 Alternative materials,design and methods of construction and equipment.The provisions of
this code are not intended to prevent the installation of any material or to prohibit any design or method
of construction not specifically prescribed by this code, provided that any such alternative has been
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approved by the building official. An alternative material, design or method of construction shall be
approved where the building official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the
intent of the provisions of this code, and that the material, method or work offered is, for the purpose
intended, not less than the equivalent of that prescribed in this code in quality, strength, effectiveness,
fire resistance, durability and safety. Where the alternative material, design or method of construction
is not approved, the building official shall respond in writing, stating the reasons why the alternative
was not approved.
103.8.1 Research reports. Supporting data,where necessary to assist in the approval of materials
or assemblies not specifically provided for in this code, shall consist of valid research reports from
approved sources.
103.8.2 Tests. Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the provisions of this
code, or evidence that a material or method does not conform to the requirements of this code, or
in order to substantiate claims for alternative materials or methods,the building official shall have
the authority to require testing for evidence of compliance to be made without expense to the
jurisdiction.Test methods shall be as specified in this code or by other recognized testing standards.
In the absence of recognized and accepted testing methods,the building official shall approve the
testing procedures. Testing shall be performed by an approved agency. Reports of such tests shall
be retained by the building official for the period required for retention of public records.
SECTION 104
EXEMPTIONS
104.1 Gas lighting. All outdoor lighting fixtures producing light directly by the combustion of natural
gas or other fossil fuels are exempt from the provisions of this code.
104.2 Lighting in the public right-of-way. Outdoor lighting installed in the public right-of-way
is exempt from the provisions of this code. Engineering standards apply and require an approval
from the Town of Marana Engineering Department
104.3 Seasonal decorative lighting. Seasonal decorations using unshielded low wattage lamps
following curfew requirements under section 405, color temperature requirements under section
404, and maximum lumens under section 401 are exempt from the provisions of this code
104.4 Neon sign lighting. Neon lighting shall be exempt from the requirements of chapter 4 of this
code when used for sign lighting, but not exempt for any other uses.
104.5 Emergency egress lighting. Emergency egress lighting, when required under building
regulations and illuminated only during an emergency event, shall be exempt from the requirements
of this code.
104.6 Temporary exemption. Any person may submit a written request, on a form prepared by the
jurisdiction, to the jurisdiction for temporary exemption request. A temporary exemption shall
contain the following information:
1.Specific exemption(s) requested.
2.Type and use of outdoor light fixture involved.
3. Duration of time of the requested exemption.
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4.Type of lamp and lamp lumens.
5.Total wattage of lamp or lamps and number of lamps to be used.
6.Proposed location on premises of the outdoor lighting fixture(s).
7.Previous temporary exemptions, if any, and addresses of premises thereunder.
8.Physical size of outdoor light fixture(s) and type of shielding provided.
9.Other data and information that may be required by the building official.
104.7 Approval and duration. The jurisdiction shall have five business days from the date of
submission of the request for temporary exemption to act, in writing, on the request. If approved, the
exemption shall be valid for not more than thirty days from the date of issuance of the approval. The
approval shall be renewable at the discretion of the building official upon a consideration of all the
circumstances. Each such renewed exemption shall be valid for not more than thirty additional days.
104.8 Disapproval and appeal. If the request for temporary exemption is disapproved, the person
making the request will have the appeal rights provided in section 102.10 of this code.
SECTION 105
PERMIT, PLAN SUBMISSION AND INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
105.1 Permit required. Any owner, occupant or authorized agent who intends to install, construct,
enlarge, alter, repair, move, or change any outdoor lighting within Town of Marana jurisdiction, the
installation of which is regulated by this code, shall first make application to the building official and
obtain the required outdoor lighting permit.
105.2 Permit submission requirements. The permit submission shall contain the following:
1. Plans indicating the location and type of illuminating devices,fixtures,lamps,supports,reflectors,
and other devices.
2. Description of the illuminating devices, fixtures, lamps, supports,reflectors,additional shielding,
and other devices that may include,but is not limited to,catalog cut sheets from the manufacturer.
3. If canopy lighting is being proposed, then provide calculations for average maintained levels of
horizontal illuminance at 36 inches above grade level in foot candles. Provide evidence of the
fixtures being hidden from sight at the property line.
4. Photometric data established by the fixture manufacturers or credible source, showing the angle
of cutoff or light emissions. Photometric data need not be submitted when the full cutoff
performance of the fixture is obvious to the reviewer.
5. Additional photometric data and site structure information as necessary to assure that there is no
light trespass on adjacent properties in excess of that allowed by this code.
6. A stamp or statement on the plans stamped by a registered design professional certifying
compliance with the requirements of this code. The building official may waive this requirement
for small installations.
7. For sites in Lighting Area E3 that exceed 6 acres, a master lighting study may be submitted that
indicates an overall lumen calculation for the entire site. The study shall indicate actual lumens
used for lighting being presently installed and an estimate for future pads, parcels, buildings and
phases. The total lumens for the overall project shall be tracked by a single design professional
designated by the owner and submitted as a cumulative total to the Town of Marana. The overall
project lumens shall be tracked to show current compliance and ability to develop future areas
within the limit of the overall allowed lumens. If a parcel is sold by the owner after a master
lighting study is approved,the new owner has the option to continue development with the original
designated design professional utilizing the overall project lumens.
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105.3 Luminaire schedule on plans.There shall be a schedule on the plans to confirm compliance with
the lumen cap per table 401.1, and which includes the following information:
1. Each exterior luminaire type with the mean lumens for that type.
2. The quantity of each type and whether the luminaire is full cutoff or non-cutoff shielded.
3. The total of full cutoff and non-cutoff shielded mean lumens for the parcel.
4. A statement of the lighting area, the size of the permitted parcel, and the maximum allowed
full cutoff and non-cutoff shielded mean lumens.
5. Acreage of the parcel and/or site.
6. Option used per table 401.1.
7. Total allowed lumens for the parcel and/or site.
Exception: When a submittal includes a statement by a registered design professional stating that
the existing site lighting is being modified less that ten percent,it shall not be necessary to comply
with section 105.3.
105.4 Additional submissions. The above required plans, descriptions and data shall be sufficiently
complete to enable the plans examiner to readily ascertain code compliance. If such plans, descriptions
and data are insufficient to enable this ready determination, by reason of the nature of configuration of
devices, fixtures, or lamps proposed, the application will be deemed incomplete. The plans examiner
may require additional evidence of compliance such as certified reports of tests by a recognized testing
laboratory
105.5 Subdivision plat certification and development plan. If any subdivision or development
proposed to have installed common or public area outdoor lighting, the final plat or development plan
shall contain a statement certifying that the applicable provisions of this code will be complied with.
Specific plans for lighting shall not be included on the plat but will rather be contained on the building
permit plans.
105.6 Lamp or fixture substitution. Should any outdoor light fixture or the type of light source therein
be changed after the permit has been issued, a change request must be submitted by the design
professional to the building official for approval, together with adequate information to assure
compliance with this code.
105.7 Inspections. The owner of a property, or the authorized agent of the owner, shall request all
required inspections as noted on the permit issued under this code.All inspection requests shall be made
at appropriate intervals as noted on the permit and it is the responsibility of the property owner or
authorized agent of the owner to assure that all required inspections receive approval from the building
official and that final inspection approval is obtained prior to placing the permitted outdoor lighting
into service.
105.7.1 Special inspection requirement. Special inspection shall be required when:
1. The lumens per net acre are greater than 100,000 or 75% of the allowable lumens per table
401.1, whichever is less.
2. All recreational facility lighting.
3. All outdoor display lots.
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SECTION 106
PROHIBITIONS
106.1 Mercury vapor lamps and fixtures. The installation, sale, offer for sale, lease or purchase of
any mercury vapor lamp for use within the Town of Marana as outdoor lighting is prohibited.
106.2 Bottom mounted outdoor advertising sign lighting. Bottom mounted outdoor advertising sign
lighting is prohibited.
106.3 Laser source lighting. The use of laser source lighting or any similar high intensity light for
outdoor advertising or entertainment, when projected above the horizontal plane is prohibited.
106.4 Searchlights.The operation of searchlights for advertising purposes is prohibited.
SECTION 107
OUTDOOR LIGHTING DESIGN STANDARDS
107.1 General design standards. The design shall incorporate at least 80 percent of the allowed
lumens or meet the minimum illumination levels recommended in the latest Handbook of the
Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA).
107.2 Spacing. Light poles and luminaires shall be spaced in a manner to provide lighting
distribution as recommended by the IESNA in areas of frequent use such as parking lots and
pedestrian walkways taking height limitations into account.
107.3 Canopy lighting. Canopy lighting shall have a maximum average maintained horizontal
illuminance level at 36 inches above grade of 60 foot candles (fc) in Area E3 and 45 fc in Area E2
107.4 Non-cutoff shielded lighting. All non-cutoff shielded light fixtures, including unshielded
seasonal decorations, shall be turned off between 11:00 p.m. and sunrise.
Exception: Commercial properties that operate on a 24 hour basis.
107.5 Flood and spot lights. Flood and spot lights shall be installed within a shielded housing and
aimed such that the source shall not be visible from any adjacent residential property. When
installed on a residential property, flood and spot lights must be controlled by a motion detection
device.
107.6 Lighting types approved. Lighting types shall consist of low pressure sodium (LPS), high
pressure sodium (HPS), metal halide (MH), fluorescent, incandescent, gas filled tubing, light
emitting diode (LED) and any other lighting source approved by the building official.
107.7 Lighting required for business operation.Lighting required for business operation may be
allowed to remain on until 11:00 p.m. or until close of business, whichever is later.
SECTION 108
VIOLATIONS
108.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct,
alter, extend, repair, move, remove, install, use or demolish outdoor lighting equipment as
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regulated by this code, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the
provisions of this code
108.2 Notice of violation. The building official is authorized to serve a notice of violation or order
on the person responsible for the erection, construction, alteration, extension, repair, moving,
removing, demolition or use of any outdoor lighting in violation of this code or in violation of a
detail statement or a plan approved hereunder,or in violation of a permit issued under the provisions
of this code. Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the
abatement of the violation. The property owner or authorized agent of the owner shall comply with
the requirements of the notice of violation or file a notice of appeal in accordance with the
provisions of section 102.10 above within the time period given on the notice for abatement of the
violation.
108.3 Enforcement and penalties. Failure to address a notice of violation in a timely fashion may
result in the issuance of a civil citation as provided for in chapter 5-7 of the Marana Town Code.
Such citation shall not excuse the need to correct or abate such violation, or to remove or terminate
the unlawful use of outdoor lighting in violation of the provisions of this code or of the order or
direction made pursuant thereto. Each day a violation continues shall be considered a separate
offense.
CHAPTER 2
DEFINITIONS
SECTION 201
GENERAL
201.1 Scope.Unless otherwise expressly stated,the following words and terms shall, for the purposes of
this code, have the meanings indicated in this chapter.
201.2 Terms not defined.Where terms are not defined through the methods authorized by this section,
such terms shall have ordinarily accepted meanings such as the context implies.
SECTION 202
DEFINITIONS
ABANDONMENT. The relinquishment of a property, or the cessation of the use or activity by the
owner or tenant for a period of six months, excluding temporary or short term interruptions for the
purpose of remodeling, maintaining, or otherwise improving or rearranging a facility. A use shall be
deemed abandoned when such use is suspended as evidenced by the cessation of activities or conditions
which constitute the principal use of the property.
APPROVED. Acceptable to the building official.
BUILDING OFFICIAL. The official or other designated authority charged with the administration of
this code, or a duly authorized representative.
CURFEW.A time established for listed lighting systems to be automatically extinguished.
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT. Any residential, commercial, industrial or mixed use subdivision plan
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or development plan which is submitted to the jurisdiction for approval or for permit.
DIRECT ILLUMINATION. Illumination resulting from light emitted directly from a lamp or
luminaire,not light diffused through translucent signs or reflected from other surfaces such as the ground
or building faces.
DISPLAY LOT OR AREA. Outdoor areas where active nighttime sales activities occur, and where
accurate color perception by customers is required. To qualify as a display lot, one of the following
specific uses must occur:
1.Vehicle sales(autos, recreational vehicles,boats, motorcycles etc.).
2.Assembly lots.
3. Swap meets.
4.Airport and automobile fueling areas.
Uses not on this list must be approved as a display lot use by the building official.
FULL CUTOFF LIGHT FIXTURE. A light fixture shielded or constructed so that no light rays are
emitted by the installed fixture at angles above the horizontal plane, as certified by photometric test
reports. Such candela information shall be as determined by a photometric test report from a nationally
recognized independent testing laboratory and as certified by the manufacturer. Any structural part of
the luminaire provided this cutoff angle shielding shall be permanently attached.
GLARE. The definition of glare shall be as found in the Illuminating Engineering Society of North
America(IESNA)handbook.
INSTALLED.The attachment,or assembly fixed in place,whether or not connected to a power source,
or any outdoor light fixture.
LAMP. Generic term for a man-made source of light. In the context of this code, "lamp" means
electrically powered light bulb, fluorescent or neon tube or LED light source.
LED. Light emitting diode solid state lighting source.
LIGHT FIXTURE OR LUMINAIRE. The complete lighting assembly, less the support assembly.
The terms"light fixture"and"luminaire"may be used interchangeably in this code. "Light fixture"and
"luminaire"do not include unshielded lighting strings that are plugged into an approved receptacle.Two
or more units with lamps less than three feet apart shall be considered a single light fixture or luminaire.
LUMEN. Unit of luminous flux used to measure the amount of light emitted by lamps.
NET ACREAGE.The remaining found area after deleting all portions of proposed and existing public
streets within a parcel.
NON-CUTOFF SHIELDED FIXTURE.A light fixture that does not comply with the full cutoff light
fixture requirements of this code, but does comply with shielding requirements.
OPAQUE. "Opaque"means that the material shall not transmit visible light.
OUTDOOR LIGHT FIXTURE. An outdoor illuminating device, outdoor lighting or reflective
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surface, lamp or similar device, permanently installed or portable, used for illumination or
advertisement. Such devices shall include, but not be limitedto:
1. Street lighting.
2. Parking lot lighting.
3. Building and structural lighting.
4. Landscaping lighting.
5. Recreational lighting.
6. Billboards and other signs(advertising or otherwise).
7. Product display area lighting.
8. Building overhangs and open canopy lighting.
9. Security lighting.
10. Searchlight, spotlight, flood lights and laser lights.
OUTDOOR RECREATION FACILITY.An area designed for active recreation,whether publicly or
privately owned, including but not limited to baseball, soccer, and football fields, golf courses, tennis
courts, swimming pools and race tracks of any sort.
PERSON.Any individual,tenant, lessee,owner, or any commercial entity, including but not limited to
a firm, business, partnership,joint venture or corporation.
PROPERTY LINE. The property line used to determine pole height shall be the actual property line.
Common areas, streets and right-of-ways shall not be used to allow increases in pole heights.
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY. A road, street, alley or highway permanently dedicated to the public for
public use.
SHIELDING/SHIELDED. Construction of a luminaire,the location of a fixture or the addition of
materials to prevent the light source from being seen from an adjacent residential property. The
shielding must be permanent and non-reflective. Care should be taken to ensure additional shielding
added to a luminaire does not affect the listing or warranty of the luminaire.
TEMPORARY LIGHTING.Lighting which does not conform to the provisions ofthis code and which
will not be used for more than one thirty day period within a calendar year,with one thirty day extension.
Temporary lighting is intended for uses that, by their nature, are of limited duration (e.g., holiday
decorations, civic events or construction projects).
CHAPTER 3
LIGHTING AREAS
SECTION 301
DESCRIPTION OF LIGHTING AREAS
301.1 Lighting areas.Lighting areas shall be as described and defined on the Town of Marana Lighting
Area Map incorporated within this code as Appendix A, and as further described within this section.
301.2 Lighting Area E3. Lighting Area E3 is an urban area with primary land uses for commercial,
business, industrial activity, apartments and surrounded by suburban residential areas.
301.3 Lighting Area E2. Lighting Area E2 comprises rural residential and agricultural areas.
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Exception: Properties located within Lighting Area E2 on the Marana Lighting Area Map that
are determined to be a commercial or industrial use by the Town of Marana planning manager,
or otherwise have an allowed commercial use, shall be deemed to be located within Lighting
Area E3. In the case of rezoning,outdoor lighting levels and the purposes and intent of this code
shall be a rezoning consideration and outdoor lighting levels may be restricted by the rezoning
authority.
301.4 Lighting area C. Lighting Area C comprises areas designated as land banks, conservation areas
or any environmental areas of special consideration as designated by the Marana Town Council.
Lighting in these areas shall be limited to lighting for public safety only.
301.5 Properties in more than one lighting area. A property located in more than one of the lighting
areas described within this chapter shall be considered to be only in the most restrictive lighting area.
CHAPTER 4
TOTAL OUTDOOR LIGHT OUTPUT, SHIEDLING,FIXTURE HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 401
TOTAL OUTDOOR LIGHT OUTPUT
401.1 Calculation of total outdoor light output for property. Total outdoor light output shall not
exceed the lumen limits given in table 401.1. In the table, "total" means the sum of emitted light on the
site. For determining compliance with this code,the total lumens shall be the sum of the following:
1. One hundred percent of the lumens from outdoor full cutoff and non-cutoff shielded fixtures
installed on grade, on poles, and on the top or sides of buildings or other structures, when not
shielded from above by the structure.
2. One hundred percent of the lumens from externally illuminated signs.
3. Fifty percent of the lumens from underwater light fixtures unless the fixture is aimed at an angle
of less than 45 degrees above the horizontal plane, in which case the lumens shall be calculated
at ten percent of the total lumen output.
4. Twenty percent of full cutoff fixtures installed under canopies, building overhangs or roof
eaves.
5. Zero percent of internally illuminated and LED signs,and lights illuminating a flag of the United
States of America when shining downward.
401.2 Calculation of total light output for fixture lamps. The total amount of light, measured in
lumens, is limited to a value per net acre of the site.The output from all outdoor light fixture lamps shall
be determined as follows:
1. For lamp types that vary in light output as they age (such as fluorescent or high intensity
discharge lamps) the mean lumen output, as defined by the lamp manufacturer, shall be the
lumen value used. For lamps not listed with mean lumens, the initial rating shall be used.
2. The light output for each outdoor light fixture shall be based on the largest lamp that the outdoor
light fixture is rated to accommodate. Furthermore, the largest lamp rating for fluorescent and
high intensity discharge fixtures shall be based on the installed ballast rating.
401.3 Other than full cutoff lighting. Unshielded fixtures or lighting sources shall not exceed 3,000
lumens per luminaire.
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Exception: Non-full cutoff lighting installed in accordance with section 601.
TABLE 401.1
MAXIMUM TOTAL OUTDOOR LIGHT OUTPUT
REQUIREMENTS
LUMEN CAPS: MEAN LUMENS PER NET ACRE OF PARCEL OR LOT
LIGHTING AREAS (As defined in section 301 E3 E2 C
and on Town of Marana Outdoor Lighting Map.)
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL - OPTION 1 (1)
(Mostly low pressure sodium,fixtures.)
Total full cutoff LPS fixtures, plus full cutoff non- 450,000 200,000 SP
LPS fixtures, plus non-cutoff shielded fixtures. (5) (4)
Limit on non-LPS full cutoff fixtures. (5) 45,000 18,000 SP
(4)
Limit on non-cutoff shielded fixtures. (5) 12,000 6,000 SP
(4)
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL - OPTION 2 (1)
(Mostly non-low pressure sodium fixtures)
Total full cutoff fixtures, plus non-cutoff 300,000 65,000 SP
shielded fixtures. (5) (4)
Limit on non-cutoff shielded fixtures. (5) 12,000 6,000 SP
(4)
ALL RESIDENTIAL ZONING (2) (3)
Total full cutoff fixtures, plus non-cutoff 55,000 24,000 SP
shielded fixtures. (4)
Limit on non-cutoff shielded fixtures. (5) 12,000 6,000 SP
(4)
Table footnotes:
1.Use any one of the options for the entire property.
2. This refers to all residential land-use zoning, including all densities and types of housing such as
single family, detached and duplexes.
3.If LPS is used for residential lighting, then the total lumens in the table for all areas can be
increased by 50 percent of full cutoff LPS lighting.
4."SP" indicates special permit where local conditions warrant low level lighting design.
5.Non-cutoff shielded fixtures shall not exceed 3,000 mean lumens output per fixture, and shall meet
the shielding requirements of this code.
SECTION 402
OUTDOOR LIGHT SHIELDING
402.1 Full cutoff requirements. All outdoor light fixtures are required to meet the full cutoff
requirements of this code.
Exception: Fixtures described in table 401.1 as non-cutoff shielded, internal and LED
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sign lighting. Seasonal decorative lighting as described in section 104.
402.2 Shielding requirements. All outdoor lighting fixtures are required to meet the
following shielding requirements:
1. All outdoor lighting within 150 feet or ten times the mounting height of the fixture,
whichever is greater, of an adjacent residential property shall have external shields
installed. Additional shielding may be required by the building official when glare
intrudes into residential areas or affects visibility of traffic signals or signage.
2. Flood and spot lights shall be installed within a shielded housing and aimed such that the source
shall not be visible from any adjacent residential property.
3. Light trespass into residential areas shall not exceed 0.3 foot candles measured vertically at 5
feet above the ground.
4. Residential and commercial luminaires shall be full cutoff within 25 feet of adjacent residential
property lines,measured perpendicular to the lot line.
Exception: Internal and LED sign lighting. Seasonal decorative lighting as described within
section 104.
SECTION 403
FIXTURE HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
403.1 Outdoor light fixture height requirements:
1. The height of a pole-mounted luminaire shall be measured from finished grade to the bottom of
the lens of the luminaire and fixture poles shall not extend more than two feet above the allowed
mountingheight.
2. The height of a pole-mounted luminaire above finished grade shall not exceed 42 feet for a
property that exceeds 25 acres, 30 feet for a property between six and 25 acres, and 20 feet for
a property less than six acres. For properties that exceed six acres, any pole within 150 feet of
an adjacent residential property shall not exceed 20 feet in height.
3. All lighting fixtures on the residential side of commercial or industrial property and adjacent to
residential property shall be full cutoff and shall be limited in height to ten feet at the property
line and may increase in height at a rate of one foot for every two feet and six inches away from
the property line up to the maximum height for the area of the site.
4. All wall mounted luminaires utilizing lamps in excess of 4,000 lumens and/or installed above
nine feet in elevation shall be equipped with external shields and provided with forward throw
optical characteristics so as to minimize the reflected light off the wall below the luminaire. See
sections 401.1 and 401.2 for additional requirements.
SECTION 404
OUTDOOR LIGHTING SOURCE COLOR TEMPERATURE
404.1 Rated color temperature. The rated color temperature of light sources(lamps and fixtures) shall
not exceed 3000K.
Exception No. 1: Recreation and outdoor display lots complying with chapters 6 and 7 of this code.
Exception No.2: Existing legal,non-conforming light fixtures may be re-lamped with greater than
3000K rated lamps when 3000K or lower rated lamps are not manufactured for such fixtures.
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SECTION 405
CURFEW REQUIREMENTS
405.1 Unshielded Light Sources. Unshielded lighting shall be extinguished between 11:00 p.m. and
sunrise the following day.
Exception No. 1: Unshielded lighting installed for the illumination of the flag of the United States
of America.
Exception No. 2: Unshielded lighting installed in accordance with section 601.2 shall be turned
off in accordance with the curfew requirements of section 601.3.
405.2 Illuminated signs. Refer to section 501.5.
405.3 Recreational facilities. Refer to section 601.3.
405.4 Outdoor display lot.Refer to section 701.3.
405.5 Outdoor lighting controls.The use of outdoor lighting controls shall be as follows:
405.5.1. The means of controlling the specific "off' curfew shall be by a 24-hour timing device
that includes stand-by power to maintain the time and program for a minimum of six hours.
405.5.2.Whenever any curfew"off'time is required by this code, a permanent sign or notice
shall be installed in or on the 24-hour timing device stating the required turn-off time. Such sign
or notice may be installed within the cover of the 24-hour timing device such that it is visible
whenever the device is set or adjusted.
CHAPTER 5
SIGN LIGHTING
SECTION 501
OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGNS
501.1 External illumination of on-site signs. External illumination for on-site signs shall conform to all
provisions of this code and shall also conform to the lamp source,shielding restrictions,color temperature
and lumen caps set forth in chapter 4.
501.2 Illumination of off-site advertising signs. Illumination of outdoor advertising off-site signs is
prohibited.
Exception: The use of lighting fixtures legally installed in Lighting Areas E2 and E3 prior to the
effective date of this code may continue,provided such fixtures are mounted on the top of the sign
structure, are not illuminated between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and sunrise, and comply with all
other provisions of the code.
501.3 Internally illuminated advertising signs. Internally illuminated outdoor advertising signs shall
not be counted toward the lumen caps described in chapter 4 of this code.Outdoor internally illuminated
advertising signs constructed with an opaque or colored background and translucent text and symbols
are strongly preferred so as to reduce any potential detrimental effects.
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501.4 LED, LCD, plasma screen and similar signs. LED, LCD, plasma screen and similar outdoor
advertising signs shall not be counted within the lumen caps described within chapter 4 of this code.All
outdoor LED,LCD,plasma screen and similar advertising signs shall be limited to a maximum luminous
intensity of 280 cd/m2 (candela per square meter), full white mode, from sunset to sunrise. In addition,
outdoor LED, LCD, plasma screen advertising signs shall be turned off at curfew times listed within
table 501.5,or the close of business, whichever is later.
501.5 Outdoor illuminated sign curfews. Illumination for all advertising signs, both external and
internal, shall be reduced by 50 % or turned off at the curfew times listed in table 501.5, or when the
business activities cease, whichever is later. Billboards with legally installed lights shall be turned off
at 11:00 p.m.
TABLE 501.5
ILLUMINATED SIGN CURFEWS
LIGHTING AREAS (Defined in section 301 and E3 E2 C
on Town of Marana Outdoor Lighting Map.)
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONING 12:00 11:00 X
a.m. p.m.
ALL RESIDENTIAL ZONING 11:00 10:00 X
p.m. p.m.
X=Not allowed
CHAPTER 6
RECREATIONAL FACILITES
SECTION 601
ILLUMINATION OF RECREATIONAL FACILITES
601.1 Lighting not directly related to athletic areas. All site lighting not directly associated with
the athletic playing areas shall conform to the lighting standards described in this code, including
but not limited to the shielding requirements set forth in chapter 4 and the lumens-per-acre limits in
table 401.1.
601.2 Athletic lighting exempt from lumen limits. Lighting for athletic fields, courts or tracks
shall be exempt from the lumens-per-acre limits in table 401.1. All such lighting shall utilize full
cutoff luminaires that are installed in a fashion that maintains the full cutoff characteristics. Every
such lighting system design shall be certified by a registered engineer as conforming to all
applicable restrictions of this code.
Exception: Where full cutoff fixtures are not utilized, acceptable luminaires shall include
those which are provided with internal and/or external glare control louvers and installed so
as to limit direct up-light to less than five percent of the total lumens exiting from the
installed fixture,and minimize offsite light trespass by installing additional shielding for any
residential area. Acceptable fixtures must also be installed with minimum aiming angles of
25 degrees downward from horizontal. This aiming angle shall be measured from the axis
of the luminaire maximum beam candlepower as certified by an independent testing agency.
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601.3 Athletic lighting curfew. All events shall be scheduled so as to complete all activity before
the curfew times listed in table 601.3. Illumination of the playing field, court or track shall be
permitted after the curfew only to conclude a scheduled event that was unable to be concluded
before the curfew due to unusual circumstances.
601.4 Lighting Area C prohibition. No recreational lighting is permitted in Lighting Area C.
Trailheads or other facilities may have low levels of lighting for security and shall require a special
permit.
TABLE 601.3
RECREATIONAL FACILTY LIGHTING CURFEWS
LIGHTING AREAS (Defined in section 301 and on E3 E2 C
Town of Marana Outdoor Lighting Map.)
CURFEW TIME 11:00 11:00 X
p.m. p.m.
X=Not allowed
CHAPTER 7
OUTDOOR DISPLAY LOT LIGHTING
SECTION 701
ILLUMINATION OF OUTDOOR DISPLAY LOT AREAS
701.1 Lighting not associated with display lot areas. All site lighting not directly associated with the
display lot areas shall conform to the lighting standards described in this code, including but not limited to
the requirements of chapter 4.
701.2 Lighting for display lot areas. Lighting for display lot areas shall be exempt from the lumens-per-
acre limits of chapter 4. All such lighting shall utilize full cutoff luminaires that are installed in a fashion
that maintains the full cutoff characteristics. Every such lighting system design shall be certified by a
registered lighting or electrical engineer as conforming to all applicable restrictions of this code.
701.3 Curfew requirements for display lot lighting.Display lot area lighting exceeding the lumens-per-
acre limits of chapter 4 shall be turned off at the curfew times listed in section 405 or within thirty minutes
after closing of business, whichever is later.
Exemption: Display lot area lighting used for security and safety purposes is exempt from the
curfew requirements of section 405 provided it is in full compliance with all requirements of chapter
4 and all other aspects of this code.
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