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3. No light fixture shall produce glare clearly visible beyond a property line or that crates a sensation within a visual field that causes annoyance, discomfort, or impairment. C. Light trespass limitations. Light fixtures shall be arranged to limit light trespass onto adjoining properties and public streets. Any light or combination of lights shall not cast light that exceeds a measurement of 1.0 footcandle on abutting commercial or industrial property or 0.4 footcandles on abutting residential property, as measured at the property line. In cases where a lot line abuts a public street, cast light shall not exceed a measurement of 1.0 footcandle as measured at the street centerline. D. Maximum illuminance levels. For commercial and industrial uses, the maximum power for a light source shall not exceed 50,000 initial light output lumens. For residential uses, the maximum power for a light source shall not exceed 30,000 initial light output lumens. E. Maximum height. Light poles or mounted lights shall not exceed a height of 35 feet. For properties that abut a residential use, light poles or mounted lights shall not exceed a height of 20 feet when within 50 feet of the property line. F. Exceptions. The lighting standards in this section shall not apply to the following types of exterior lighting: 1. Flagpoles. Illumination of the national or state flag is permitted with no more than two (2) upward aimed fully shielded spotlight fixtures. 2. Temporary lighting. Temporary lighting for sporting events and civic events. 3. Holiday decorations. Outdoor light fixtures used for holiday decorations. 4. Right-of-way lighting. Public lighting located within and intended for the right- of-way. 5. Public safety lighting. Temporary lighting for police, fire, or public safety construction and repair personnel. 6. Required lighting. Any lighting required and regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration or other federal, state, or local agency.