Ord 2522 - Light Trespass Amendment to Nuisance OrdinanceCOUNCIL BILL NO. 2969
ORDINANCE NO. 2522
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2338 (THE NUISANCE ORDINANCE)
TO ADD A NEW SECTION REGULATING LIGHT TRESPASS IN RESIDENTIALLY -
ZONED AREAS
WHEREAS, from time to time and as needed, the City Council reviews
and amends Ordinances based on their relevancy, compliance with state
and federal laws and to address the changing needs of the community;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council has been routinely updating the City's
Ordinances as part of the Ordinance Review/Revision Project over the past
year; and
WHEREAS, lighting that is directed at neighboring residential property
can create adverse impacts and it is not recognized as a nuisance under
Ordinance 2338 (the Nuisance Ordinance); and
WHEREAS, the City Council is seeking a way to promote the use of
outdoor lighting that will enhance the livability of our community and
minimize the impacts of exterior lighting on surrounding properties; and
WHEREAS, certain Oregon communities have amended their nuisance
ordinances to address lighting; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wants to amend the Nuisance Ordinance in
order to address outdoor lighting; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY OF WOODBURN ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Ordinance 2338 (the Nuisance Ordinance) is amended to add a new
section, Section 5A, that shall read as follows:
Section 5A. Liaht Trespass.
A. All outdoor lights that trespass onto lots with a dwelling shall be
turned off between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. For purposes of this
section, "trespass" means light that falls beyond the property line of the property
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it is intended to illuminate. Trespass shall be confirmed if a light fixture is visible
when evaluated from a point six feet above ground elevation at an adjacent
property line. "Light fixture" means the socket or similar component that holds
the bulb or lamp in place, the bulb itself, and any covering around the bulb or
lamp that allows light to pass through. This restriction shall not apply to:
1. Lights mounted on a dwelling or accessory building at its
main entries, rear entries, side doors, walkways or paths;
2. Light emanating from a property that has a commercial
zoning designation;
3. Lighting used for safety or security purposes that is mounted
on a dwelling or accessory building;
4. Public street lighting; and
5. Temporary holiday lighting;
B. Light trespass is a Class 3 civil infraction.
Approved as to form: �'M/� �Q
City Attorney Dat
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Passed by the Council
Submitted to the Mayor
Approved by the Mayor
Filed in the91A, Office of the Recorder
ATTEST:
Heather Pierson, City Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
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