The following words and terms, as used herein, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them, as follows:
Approved subdivision.
A subdivision that has a city-approved final plat which has been recorded at the Lamar County Clerk's Office.
Banding.
Any strap, linkage, ribbon, or adjustable attachment to a local service provider electrical pole or luminaire.
Banner.
A flag, hanging tapestry cloth, standard, or informational sign attached to a local service provider electrical pole or luminaire.
Downtown sector.
For the purpose of this division, the area bounded by Graham Street to the north, Sherman Street to the south, and 3rd Streets to the east and west.
Local service provider.
An electrical corporation, a local publicly owned electric utility, or an electrical cooperative, or any other entity that offers electrical service.
Luminaire.
A complete lighting unit consisting of a light source such as a lamp or lamps and the parts that distribute the light, position and protect the light sources, and connect it to the power supply.
Medallion.
Anything resembling a medal in form, used as a hanging ornament on a local service provider electrical pole or luminaire.
(Ordinance 2023-024 adopted 6/12/2023)
(a) 
Street lighting refers to lighting systems installed within residential subdivisions and along collector and arterial roadways. These lighting systems are designed to provide safety lighting at intersections, roadside hazards, geometric changes, and other areas.
(b) 
The provisions of this division shall apply to street lighting only and shall not apply to site lighting associated with private development.
(c) 
The requirements of this division shall apply to only to street lighting in the city' right-of-way (ROW). illumination of highways, tollways, and other facilities outside of the city right-of-way (ROW), shall be subject to the design requirements of the agency within whose authority the regulation of said highway, tollway, or other facility is entrusted.
(d) 
Street lighting shall be provided for very light traffic in residential areas, medium traffic on collector streets, and heavy traffic on arterial streets.
(e) 
Street lighting assemblies shall be placed to avoid blocking the visibility of traffic-control devices. In all cases, lighting assemblies should be placed on the downstream end of the radius, just beyond the limit of the theoretical crosswalk. Street lighting assemblies should be located on the opposite side of the intersection from the name blades.
(f) 
Streetlights shall be installed within the right-of-way of public streets and within the easements of private streets.
(g) 
Streetlights shall be installed at all street intersections, at the end of all cul-de-sacs or dead-end streets where allowed, and at all significant changes in direction of roadways. In addition, streetlights shall be installed at varying intervals along straight roadways in accordance with this division.
(h) 
A streetlight plan provided by the developer, including, location, style, (e.g. pedestal, post, and lamp) as well as mounting details shall be provided to the city for review and approval. In general, each development should adhere to a consistent lighting style, subject to the approval of the city engineer.
(i) 
Streetlight electrical service shall be installed underground unless otherwise approved by the city engineer. Such exceptions may exist in areas of redevelopment/infill where power poles are located adjacent to the street.
(j) 
All street lighting systems within the city shall utilize the local service provider's current street lighting catalog on new installations.
(k) 
Costs above and beyond local service provider's set allowance for installation of new street lighting and conduit for streetlights shall be borne by the developer. Monthly charges for streetlights outside of the ROW of public streets shall be borne by the developer or subsequent owner of the property upon which a streetlight is located.
(Ordinance 2023-024 adopted 6/12/2023)
The following standards shall apply to all arterial streets:
(1) 
Street lighting shall be placed on alternating sides adjacent to the roadway with spacing not to exceed 300-feet and no closer than one 150-feet depending on intersections. Proximity of streetlights shall be determined by photometric analysis conducted by the developer. Pole spacing near signalized intersections shall consider the presence or lack of luminaires on the traffic signal poles.
(2) 
The new luminaires shall be LED and shall have a color temperature of 3,000 to 4,500.
(3) 
Street lighting shall be installed prior to final acceptance of the construction of a thoroughfare. When partial thoroughfares are constructed, the city may allow the payment of a streetlight fee in lieu of installing the required lighting. For development on existing streets, street lighting shall be installed prior to the issuance of a building permit.
(4) 
The developer must provide a street lighting plan and adhere to the local service provider's current street lighting catalog, design and construction specifications. Poles are to have a maximum height of forty-five feet (45') and a minimum height of thirty feet (30'). Poles may have single or double heads. Poles will be consistent in color and style.
(5) 
Street lighting poles will be selected by the city from the local service provider's current street lighting catalog. No other style will be allowed unless it is approved by the city council.
(6) 
Street lighting will be installed and maintained by the local service provider. The developer and local service provider will share in the cost of the street lighting. The local service provider has a set allowance per light. Costs above and beyond this allowance shall be covered by the developer.
(7) 
Street lighting foundations shall adhere to local service providers current design and construction specifications.
(8) 
All street lighting poles shall adhere to the NESC guidelines adopted by the local service provider.
(9) 
Regarding street lighting conduits, wiring, and pedestals, local service provider's design and construction specifications shall prevail.
(Ordinance 2023-024 adopted 6/12/2023)
The following standards shall apply to all collector streets:
(1) 
Street lighting shall be placed in the parkway between the curb and the sidewalk, with spacing not to exceed one per 450-feet and no closer than one per 150-feet. Proximity of streetlights shall be determined by photometric analysis conducted by the developer. Pole spacing near signalized intersections shall take into account the presence or lack of luminaires on the traffic signal poles.
(2) 
The new luminaires shall be LED with a color temperature of 3,000 to 4,500.
(3) 
Street lighting shall be installed prior to final acceptance of the construction of a collector street. For development on existing streets, street lighting shall be installed prior to the issuance of a building permit.
(4) 
The developer must provide a street lighting plan and adhere to the local service provider's current street lighting catalog, design and construction specifications. Poles are to have a maximum height of thirty feet (30') and a minimum height of twenty feet (20'). Poles will be limited to single luminaires. Poles will be consistent in color and style.
(5) 
Street lighting poles will be selected by the city from the local service provider's current street lighting catalog. No other style will be allowed unless it is approved by the city council.
(6) 
Street lighting will be installed and maintained by the local service provider. The developer and the local service provider will share in the cost of the street lighting. The local service provider has a set allowance per light. Costs above and beyond this allowance will be covered by the developer.
(7) 
Street lighting foundations shall adhere to local service provider's current design and construction specifications.
(8) 
Regarding street lighting conduits, wiring, and pedestals, local service provider's current design and construction specifications shall prevail.
(Ordinance 2023-024 adopted 6/12/2023)
The following standards shall apply to all residential streets:
(1) 
Street lighting shall be placed in the ROW.
(2) 
No streetlights shall be installed in alleys or for alley intersections with residential roadways.
(3) 
Residential street lighting poles shall be selected by the developer, from the local service provider's current street lighting catalog so long as it remains in compliance with the specifications herein and is approved by the city.
(4) 
The developer may install additional banding, banners and/or medallions with prior approval from the local service provider and city. All banding, banners, and medallions shall meet the local service provider's banner policy. The city will not be responsible for the cost of maintenance and/or replacement of banding, banners, or medallions, including when work is performed by the local service provider, with or without notice. If a streetlight is repaired or replaced, any banding, banners, or medallions will not be reattached by the local service provider.
(5) 
Streetlights shall be installed without multiple luminaires, unless approved by the city engineer.
(6) 
Subdivisions shall have a common type of luminaire and pole throughout.
(7) 
Street lighting shall be installed prior to final acceptance of the subdivision by the city. For development on existing streets, street lighting shall be installed prior to the issuance of a building permit.
(8) 
The new luminaires shall be LED with a color temperature of 3,000 to 4,500.
(9) 
Street lighting will be installed and maintained by the local service provider. The developer and the local service provider will share in the cost of the street lighting. The local service provider has a set allowance per light. Costs above and beyond this allowance will be covered by the developer.
(10) 
Streetlights shall typically be located at intersections and at mid-block locations if the block length is greater than 600-feet. Cul-de-sacs over 225-feet in length, measured from centerline of cross street to center point of cul-de-sac, shall have a streetlight installed at the street intersection and at the beginning of the bulb. Other locations may be required as deemed necessary by the city.
(11) 
Streetlights shall not be closer than 150-feet nor greater than 600-feet apart. Pole spacing near signalized intersections shall take into account the presence or lack of luminaires on the traffic signal poles.
(12) 
Street lighting foundations shall adhere to local service providers current design and construction specifications.
(Ordinance 2023-024 adopted 6/12/2023)
A lighting plan developed by the developer shall be required anytime street lighting is proposed or modified. All lighting shall adhere to the local service provider's current design and construction specifications and standards. The lighting plan shall be submitted to the city for review and approval prior to the issuance of a construction permit. A certified engineer, architect, landscape architect, lighting engineer, or designer shall prepare the plan. The plan shall also contain a certification by the property owner or agent and the preparer of the plan that the street lighting depicted on the plan complies with these requirements. The submission shall contain all information which may be required by the city engineer, including but not limited to the following:
(1) 
Plans indicating the location of the lighting, and the type of illuminating devices, fixtures, lamps, supports, reflectors, and other devices.
(2) 
Description of the illuminating devices, fixtures, lamps, supports, reflectors, and other devices. The description may include, but is not limited to, catalog cuts by manufacturers and drawings (including sections where required) and height of the luminaires.
(3) 
Photometric plan and data sheets, such as that furnished by manufacturers, or similar to that furnished by manufactures or the lighting designer, showing the angle of cut off or light emissions.
(A) 
Light contribution from lighting systems outside the ROW shall not be considered in the photometric design of continuous arterial lighting systems.
(4) 
Water, sewer, and franchise utility locations along with any other existing utilities lightly shaded on plans, with emphasis on any possible location conflicts with proposed lighting.
(Ordinance 2023-024 adopted 6/12/2023)
Requests for additional street lighting shall be made to the city's police department and decided upon by the police chief or designee. The police chief or designee shall consider the benefit of the streetlight to the surrounding area, the cost of service of the streetlight to the city, and any other factors appropriate and necessary to approve or disapprove the request. If the cost to install the requested additional streetlight exceeds the local service provider's allowance, the additional cost shall be borne by the requestor. The city will provide only the monthly charge for the light.
(Ordinance 2023-024 adopted 6/12/2023)
(a) 
Lighting in the downtown sector shall be coordinated with the department of community development, which may, from time-to-time and in conjunction with the engineering department, vary the standards contained herein to account for unique historic or other considerations of the area.
(b) 
The department of planning and community development may vary from these requirements as part of the approval of public street and sidewalk projects in overlay districts and planned developments.
(Ordinance 2023-024 adopted 6/12/2023)
Violations of this division shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.00. Each day a violation exists shall be a separate offence.
(Ordinance 2023-024 adopted 6/12/2023)
The following are defenses to prosecution under this division:
(1) 
That the streetlights to provide temporary lighting which had been approved in writing by the city.
(2) 
That the development consists of a city-approved existing or phased subdivision as of the effective date of this division.
(Ordinance 2023-024 adopted 6/12/2023)
Lighting luminaires in existence on the effective date of these requirements shall be exempt from these standards and shall be considered legally nonconforming. Such fixtures may be repaired, maintained and/or replaced. If an identical replacement of nonconforming luminaires is not available, the new luminaires shall comply with these requirements.
(Ordinance 2023-024 adopted 6/12/2023)