§ 8.80.040. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

A.

"Adequately shielded." Shielding of an outdoor luminaire by opaque components or materials, such that light rays are limited to the parcel of origin and the light source is not visible from another property or public right-of-way.

B.

"Glare." Light emitting from an outdoor luminaire that causes reduced vision or momentary blindness.

C.

"Light source (lamp)." An electrical bulb, tube, diode, or other device that produces artificial light or illumination.

D.

"Light trespass." Light falling across a property line onto another lot or parcel of land or onto a public right-of-way. The presence of light trespass shall be determined in accordance with section 8.80.070 of this chapter.

E.

"Luminaire." A complete lighting unit consisting of one or more lamps, the lamp holder, any reflector or lens, and any other components or accessories.

F.

"Outdoor luminaire." Outdoor luminaires, whether permanent or portable, including general light fixtures, searchlights, spotlights, and floodlights; and the light cast by such fixtures.

(Ord. No. 915, § 4, 12-20-2011)