§ 25-3-86. COMPATIBILITY STANDARDS.

(A)

Except for lighting in a public right of way, all exterior lighting must be hooded or shielded so that the light source is not directly visible from adjacent properties. Exterior lighting may not exceed 0.4 foot candles across the source property line.

(B)

The noise level of mechanical equipment may not exceed 70 decibels at the property line.

(C)

The use of highly reflective surfaces, including reflective glass and reflective metal roofs with a pitch of more than a run of seven to a rise of 12, is prohibited. This prohibition does not apply to solar panels and copper or painted metal roofs.

(D)

Dumpsters and permanently placed refuse receptacles must be located at least 20 feet from adjacent residential uses. The location of and access to dumpsters or any other refuse receptacles must comply with the Transportation Criteria Manual.

(E)

Commercial, multi-family, and condominium uses must be screened in accordance with this subsection. Yards, fences, vegetative screening, or berms shall be provided to screen off-street parking areas, mechanical equipment, storage areas, and areas for refuse collection. If fences are used for screening, the height may not exceed six feet unless otherwise permitted in the Land Development Code. The property owner is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of fences, berms, and vegetative screening.

Source: Section 13-9-56; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11.