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A. Adequate lighting shall be provided in nonresidential and multifamily developments conforming to professional engineering standards.

B. The following shall be exempt from these provisions:

1. Outdoor lights used for a temporary event; permitted through a temporary use permit.

2. Outdoor lights used exclusively for recreational activities, concerts, plays or other outdoor events that are open to the public, provided that the light fixtures are located at least 100 feet from any adjacent residential use and the event or function meets all other applicable zoning requirements. Time limits are as follows:

a. No limits within the UC, UC-2, and DD Districts.

b. In all other districts, lights shall not be illuminated between the weekday hours of 12:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. and between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

c. In the I, IL, and IP Districts, illumination may be extended until 3:00 a.m. on weekdays and 5:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday with the approval of a minor special use permit per Sec. 3.9, Special Use Permit. Additionally, the review factors in paragraph 3.9.8B, Review Factors, to be considered shall be limited to paragraphs 3.9.8B.4, Lighting; 3.9.8B.10, Effect on Nearby Properties; 3.9.8B.11, Compatibility; and 3.9.8B.12, Consistency with Policy.

3. Outdoor lighting exempted pursuant to 1 and 2 above shall only be illuminated while the activity takes place and during high traffic periods immediately before and after the event.