7(b) Heart of the Good Life - Zoning Standards

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building. In no case shall the height of a light source mounted on a pole or on a building exceed the height limits of this zone. (2) Location: a) The light source of an outdoor light fixture shall be set back a minimum of three (3) feet from a street right-of-way and three (3) feet from any other property line. b) No light source shall be located on the roof unless said light enhances the architectural features of the building and is approved by the Architectural Review Committee or Planning Commission. (3) Direct or reflected light from high temperature processes such as combustion or welding shall not be visible from any adjoining property. (4) Outdoor Recreation. Outdoor commercial or public recreational uses such as, but not limited to,baseball fields, football fields, hockey rinks, and tennis courts have special requirements for night time lighting. In such cases, a lighting plan shall be submitted and shall include the following: a) No outdoor recreation facility shall be illuminated after 12:00 a.m. except for security lighting. Exceptions may be granted by the City Administrator for special events. E. Fire Lanes. Fire lanes shall remain unobstructed at all times. F. Fences. Fences not exceeding 84 inches in height may be constructed. Under no circumstances shall a fence be constructed closer than 10 feet from the surface of a public road and in all cases not within the public right-of-way. Materials shall consist of usual fencing materials with posts and fence of inetal or wood. Barbed or electrified wire is prohibited, except where specific approval has been given by the Planning Commission through Conditional Use Permit. G. Rooftop Equipment. (1) Screening. Rooftop equipment, including rooftop structures related to elevators, shall be completely screened from eye level view from contiguous properties and adjacent streets. Such equipment shall be 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 materials shall not be utilized for this purpose. Screening of rooftop equipment shall not be considered part of the building height. (2) Solar Energy. Equipment for the capture and transfer of solar energy shall be exempted from (1) of this section, provided that the equipment is designed and located to blend with the overall design of the structure. H. Outdoor Recreation (Athletic l u�il i��): Pequot Lakes Staff Report 7�b)-3 September i9,2oi9