1060.030: - SCREENING — Corcoran Zoning Code

Subd. 1. Screening of Mechanical Equipment. All rooftop and ground mounted mechanical

equipment of multi-family and non-residential buildings shall comply with the following standards:

A. All rooftop and ground mounted mechanical equipment shall be buffered so as to mitigate noise in compliance with Section 1060.090 of this Chapter.
B. All rooftop and ground mounted mechanical equipment shall be designed (including exterior color) and located so to be aesthetically harmonious and compatible with the building. Screening of the equipment may be required where the design, color, and location of the equipment are found to not effectively buffer noise or provide aesthetic harmony and compatibility as observed by a 6-foot tall individual standing at ground level on the adjacent property or public right-of-way. Screening shall be constructed of durable materials which are aesthetically compatible with the structure and which may be an integral part of the structure. Applicable requirements for access to the equipment shall be observed in the design and construction of the screening.
C. Rooftop mechanical equipment less than 3 feet in height shall be exempt from the screening requirements of this Chapter.

1060.040: - LIGHTING

Subd. 1. Except for single- and two-family homes located within the residential zoning districts, all exterior lighting shall comply with the following standards:

A. Glare, whether direct or reflected, as differentiated from general illumination shall not be visible beyond the limits of the site from which it originates.
B. No light which is flashing, revolving or otherwise resembles a traffic-control signal shall be allowed in any area where it could create a hazard for passing vehicular traffic.
C. Maximum Intensity of Lighting and Glare:
1. Any light or combination of lights shall not exceed one foot-candle (meter reading) as measured from the property line or the centerline of a public street.
2. Any lighting shall be arranged so as not to produce glare beyond the property line. Lenses, deflectors, shields, louvers, or prismatic control devices shall be used to eliminate glare.
D. General Performance Standards:
1. Light fixtures and freestanding luminaires shall have a cutoff angle of less than or equal to 90 degrees.
2. The height of a freestanding luminaire shall not exceed 30 feet or extend above the roof line of the principal building, whichever is less.
3. Freestanding luminaires used for outdoor athletic fields and recreation areas that exceed the height limitation may be approved by conditional use permit.
4. All canopy lighting for motor fuel stations shall be recessed into the canopy.
5. Accent lighting used to highlight building facades, foliage, or selected architectural features shall be permitted provided the light source is shielded.

Any lighting in existence before the effective date of this Ordinance that does not comply with the requirements shall be considered legally non-conforming. However, if a property owner proposes to replace 50 percent or more of the existing exterior light fixtures or standards in any one year period, the fixtures or standards must be replaced in conformance with this Chapter.