O-19-24VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
ORDINANCE NO. 2019- 0-19-24
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING RESIDENTIAL LIGHTING REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, the Village of Deerfield is a home rule unit of local government pursuant
to the provisions of Article VII, Section 6 of the Illinois Constitution and the City has the
authority to adopt ordinances and to promulgate rules and regulations that pertain to its
government and affairs and that protect the public health, safety, and welfare of its citizens;
and
WHEREAS, Section 11-30-4 of the Illinois Municipal Code, 65 ILCS 5/11-30-4,
provides the Village the authority the manner of constructing of all buildings, structures, and
their accessories; and
WHEREAS, the hours of operation, placement, and intensity of exterior lighting in
rear yards or for the illumination of sports courts and fields may cause nuisances and light
pollution on neighboring properties, particularly in residential zoning districts; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-30-4 and the Village's home rule powers, the
Village Board has determined that it will serve and be in the best interests of the Village and
its residents to amend "The Municipal Code of the Village of Deerfield, Illinois, 1975," as
amended ("Village Code's to adopt residential lighting standards in residential zoning
districts as set forth in this Ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE BOARD OF
DEERFIELD, LAKE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, as follows:
SECTION ONE: RECITALS. The foregoing recitals are incorporated into, and
made a part of, this Ordinance as findings of the Village Board.
SECTION TWO: ADOPTION OF RESIDENTIAL LIGHTING STANDARDS.
Article 1, titled "Offenses Against Public Peace, Safety and Order," of Chapter 15, titled
"Morals and Conduct," of the Title, titled "Morals and Conduct," of the Village Code is hereby
amended to adopt a new Section 15-19 to read as follows:
"15-19: Residential Lighting Regulations:
The following regulations governing exterior lighting shall apply in
all residential zoning districts in the Village:
:(g) Hours of Operation: Exterior lighting located within a rear
yard shall not be left on unattended or be illuminated
continuously between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and dawn.
Automated shut off controls are encouraged in order to
conserve energy and to extinguish non-essential light.
Q) Outdoor Recreation/Sport Court Lights:
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(1 Lights. Exterior lighting designed and intended to be
primarily used to illuminate various types of snorts
courts and fields must meet the following requirements:
LA Light fixtures shall be installed and shielded in
accordance with specifications and directions of
the fixture's manufacturer or dealer.
UB Light levels shall not exceed the level reasonably
necessary to allow for sports activities and
spectators to watch such activities
TO Light fixtures shall not exceed or be mounted more
than 18 feet above ground level.
kW Light fixtures shall not emit more than 0.1 foot
candles measured from any point on the property
line.
E Light fixtures shall not be illuminated when there
is no play on the sport court or field.
OF Prior to the installation of any light fixtures
property owners must submit a lighting plan to the
Village demonstrating that such light fixtures
meet the requirements of this subsection 15-19(b).
"G Light fixtures shall not be illuminated between
11:00 p.m. and dawn.
02 Exterior Light Fixtures Installed Prior to Adoption of
Exterior Lighting Regulations. Light fixtures designed
and intended to be used primarily to illuminate various
types of sports courts and fields installed prior to [DATE
OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE] are exempt from
subsections 15-19(b)(1)(A)-(F) of this Code unless:
Suchlight fixtures are removed, in which case
such light fixture shall not be reinstalled or
mounted unless brought into full compliance with
all of the requirements of this Section 15-19 of this
Code - or
ii The repair or replacement to any component or
group of components that, in the aggregate. costs
more than 50 percent of the value__ _ of the light
fixture to repair or replace.
Lc Violations: In the event that any owner or occupant of a parcel
violates any provision of this Section 15-19. the Building and
Additions are bold and double -underlined; deletions -A_P- struelE thio,,.
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Code Enforcement Supervisor shall send notice to the owner or
occupant of the violation If the violation is not abated within
30 days of receipt of such notice, the owner or occupant shall be
fined an amount of $50.00 for each offense and each day such
violation continues shall be considered a separate offense."
SECTION THREE: SEVERABILITY. If any paragraph, section, clause or
provision of this Ordinance is held invalid, the remainder shall continue in full force and
effect without affecting the validity of the remaining portions of the Ordinance.
SECTION FOUR: EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in full force and
effect after its passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form as required by law.
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppeneim, Shapiro, Struthers
NAYS: Seiden
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED: August 19, 2019
APPROVED: August 20, 2019
ORDINANCE NO. 0-19-24
Harriet Rosenthal, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kent S. treet, Vil age Clerk
Additions are bold and double -underlined; Elelet ,.n,. are struek through.
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