SUBDIVISION LIGHTING ORDINANCE Teton County, Idaho
The Teton County Idaho Commission passed a subdivision lighting ordinance on January 24, 2005
Changes to Teton County ID Subdivision Ordinance to incorporate lighting requirements.
SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
Teton County, Idaho
II. Summary of Amendment:
Chapter 4: Add the word "lighting to 9-4-11: Protective Covenants:
Add a new section to be number 9-4-13: Outdoor Lighting.
CHAPTER 4
DESIGN STANDARDS
SECTION:
9-4-11: PROTECTIVE COVENANTS:
A. Required: Protective covenants shall be prepared and recorded as part of a subdivision. This is usually done to provide protection to future property owners by establishing higher standards than required under other regulations. The provisions within protective covenants are enforceable through civil action. Local governments are not required to enforce these provisions.
B. Review by Commission: The commission shall review subdivision restrictive covenants prior to recording. Protective covenants may include such things as: architectural committee, minimum building flow, area, mobile home provisions, allowable livestock, location of recreation vehicles, commercial and industrial activity, number of dwelling units, allowable signing and amendment provisions. Covenants shall include maintenance of open space, maintenance of landscaping, lighting and the right-to-farm provision. Upon reviewing the protective covenants, the commission may resolve any conflicts with existing subdivision and zoning regulations.
C. Submission of Copies: Copies of the covenants shall be submitted with final plat for the commission review. (Ord. 9 as Amd. through 9-25-2000)
9-4-13: OUTDOOR LIGHTING:
A. Lighting: Shall apply to all outdoor lighting for buildings, structures, recreational areas, parking lots, landscape lights, sign lighting and other outdoor lighting within subdivisions. It is intended to establish procedures and standards that ensure minimal light pollution and reduce glare to aid in the control of lighting which affects astronomical observation and light trespass to neighboring properties. Street lighting is not required and is discouraged in areas that are naturally dark. Lighting that does not meet the provisions of Section 9-4-13 B for special purpose facilities, including, but not limited to, arenas, amphitheaters or field recreation facilities may be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. This outdoor lighting ordinance shall not apply to any lights existing prior to December 31, 2004.
B. Standards: Exterior lighting brighter than a 60 watt incandescent light shall be shielded so that no light is projected above the horizontal, and the light source shall be diffused or shielded so that it can not be seen from public areas or roadways or any other property.
a. Motion sensor lights are encouraged.
b. Floodlights shall not shine directly onto roadways or other lots or properties.
c. Lights on private property shall be set back from the property line at least three times the height of the lamp above grade.
