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screened with parapets or other materials similar to and compatible with exterior materials and architectural treatment on the structure being served. Horizontal or vertical slats of wood or other material shall not be utilized for this purpose. Solar and wind energy equipment is exempt from this provision if screening would interfere with system operations. B. Waste and Recycling Areas: Waste and recycling storage areas shall be enclosed. Enclosure walls shall be of a block or masonry material and designed to match the building where it is located. Waste and recycling enclosures within developments of 2 -stories or more shall incorporate a trellis cover or a roof design to screen views from above. The enclosure should be accessible to residents and businesses, yet located away from main entries. C. Maintenance Activities: Movement of sweeping vehicles, garbage trucks, maintenance trucks, and other service vehicles and equipment is prohibited within 300 feet of a residential district between the hours of 10:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M., except for emergency vehicles and emergency utility or maintenance activities. Snow removal shall be undertaken in a manner that minimizes activity between the hours of 10:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. Long term snow storage (more than 7 days) shall not occur within 300 feet of a residential district unless approved by the Community Development Department. Long term snow storage may only occur on surplus parking spaces beyond the required spaces within Chapter 1019 of this Title. D. Service Areas and Mechanical Equipment: Service areas, utility meters, and building mechanical equipment shall not be located on the street side of a building or on a side wall closer than 10 feet to the street side of a building, unless determined by Community Development Department that there is no reasonable alternative. E. Parking Lot Lighting: The following standards for on-site lighting of parking lots shall be required for all uses. 1. Fixtures: Lighting fixtures shall be of a downcast, cutoff type, concealing the light source from view and preventing glare unless decorative and utilized for pedestrian safety. 2. Minimum Lighting Levels: Energy efficient lighting systems shall be employed for all exterior lighting. Minimum lighting levels, measured at a height of 5 feet above the grade, for parking facilities shall be as follows: a. Covered Parking Facilities (Day): i. General parking and pedestrian areas: 5 foot-candles ii. Ramps/corners: 10 foot-candles iii. Entrances/exits: 50 foot-candles iv. Stairwells: 20 foot-candles b. Covered Parking Facilities (Night): i. General parking and pedestrian areas: 5 foot-candles ii. Ramps/corners: 5 foot-candles iii. Entrances/exits: 5 foot-candles iv. Stairwells 20 foot-candles c. Open Parking Areas: i. General parking and pedestrian areas 0.9 foot-candle ii. Vehicle use areas 1 foot-candle 3. All lights not reasonably required for security or business operations must be turned off between the hours of 10:00 P.M. and sunrise, or operated by motion detectors so that they only turn on when there is activity nearby and turn off shortly thereafter. 4. Pole Height: The height of light poles shall not exceed 12 feet if located closer than 50 feet to a residential property line, nor a height of 25 feet if located between 50 feet and 100 feet of a residential property line. Light poles or fixtures may be a maximum of 40 feet tall if located greater than 100 feet from a residential property line and if the light source and light source glare is completely screened by building, berm, or landscape material with a minimum opacity of 90% to eye level view of living spaces in homes within 300 feet of light source. 5. Decorative Lighting: Decorative poles and luminaires shall be allowed on all new development sites