0.2 foot-candles at property lines

Vertical-plane limit

Commercial and Industrial Zones (such as CO, C1, CPD, M1, M2, M3)

Horizontal-plane limit 0.25 foot-candles at property lines, unless otherwise approved Vertical-plane limit by a discretionary permit

j.

Maximum Height Allowance:

(1)

Luminaires affixed to structures for the purpose of lighting outdoor recreational facilities (such as for equestrian arenas, batting cages, sport courts, etc.) shall not be mounted higher than fifteen (15) feet above ground level. In cases where luminaires are affixed to fences, the top of the fixture shall not be higher than the height of the fence.

(2)

Freestanding light fixtures used to light walkways, driveways, or hardscaping shall utilize luminaires that are no higher than two (2) feet above ground level. Freestanding light fixtures used for commercial and industrial uses shall comply with subsection (j)(3) below.

(3)

All other freestanding light fixtures shall not be higher than twenty (20) feet above ground level, unless specifically authorized by a discretionary permit granted under this Chapter.

k.

Night Lighting for Translucent or Transparent Enclosed Agriculture Structures:

All night lighting within translucent or transparent enclosed structures used for ongoing agriculture or agricultural operations (e.g., greenhouses for crop production) shall use the following methods to reduce sky glow, beginning at 10:00 p.m. until sunrise:

(1)

Fully- or partially-shielded directional lighting; and

(2)

Blackout screening for the walls and roof, preventing interior night lighting from being visible outside the structure.

(Ord. No. 4528, § 5, 9-25-2018; Ord. No. 4625, § 5, 1-9-2024; Ord. No. 4639, § 8, 12-17-2024)

8109-4.7.5 - Exempt lighting.

The following outdoor lighting is exempt from all regulations and requirements of this Section 8109-4.7.

a.

Temporary lighting for construction.

b.

Temporary emergency lighting.

c.

Lighting for wireless communication facilities to the extent required by the Federal Aviation Administration. This lighting is subject to the development standards set forth in Section 8107-45.4 of this Chapter.

d.

Temporary or intermittent outdoor agricultural lighting consistent with usual or customary agricultural practices, including during weather events.

e.

Lighting for signage permitted in accordance with Article 10 of this Chapter.

f.

Seasonal or festive lighting.

g.

Luminaires with a maximum output of sixty (60) lumens or less, including solar lights.

h.

Temporary lighting associated with a use authorized by this Chapter or a permit granted pursuant to this Chapter.

i.

Lighting on public and private streets.

j.

Lighting required to comply with preemptive state or federal law.

(Ord. No. 4528, § 5, 9-25-2018; Ord. No. 4639, § 8, 12-17-2024)

8109-4.7.6 - Deviation from standards and requirements.

a.

The Planning Director may authorize deviations from any standard or requirement of this Section 8109-4.7 during the processing of an application for a discretionary permit or approval. The decision to authorize each deviation shall include written findings of fact supported by substantial evidence in the record establishing that the applicant's proposed lighting will be the functional equivalent, with regard to the strength and duration of illumination, glare, and light trespass, of the lighting that would otherwise be required by the applicable standard or requirement.

b.

The request shall state the circumstances and conditions relied upon as grounds for each deviation, and shall be accompanied by the following information and documentation:

(1)

Plans depicting the proposed luminaires, identifying the location of the luminaire(s) for which the deviation is being requested, the type of replacement luminaires to be used, the total light output (including lumens, kelvin, etc.), and the character of the shielding, if any;

(2)

Detailed description of the use of proposed luminaires and the circumstances which justify the deviation. The description shall include documentation supporting the making of the required findings of fact as stated in subsection (a) above;

(3)

Supporting documentation such as a lighting plan, if requested; and

(4)

Other data and information as may be required by the Planning Division.

(Ord. No. 4528, § 5, 9-25-2018; Ord. No. 4639, § 8, 12-17-2024)

8109-4.8 - Habitat Connectivity and Wildlife Corridors overlay zone.

The abbreviated reference for the Habitat Connectivity and Wildlife Corridors overlay zone when applied to a base zone shall be "HCWC." The suffix "HCWC" shall be added to the base zone covering land so identified (example: AE-40 ac/HCWC). Where applicable, the standards, requirements and procedures in this Section 8109-4.8 shall apply to parcels in the Habitat Connectivity and Wildlife Corridors overlay zone in addition to those of the base zone. In the case of conflicting zone standards, requirements or procedures, the more restrictive standard, requirement or procedure shall apply within the Habitat Connectivity and Wildlife Corridors overlay zone.

(Ord. No. 4537, § 5, 3-12-2019)

8109-4.8.1 - Applicability.

a.

Except as otherwise specifically stated in Section 8109-4.8.2.1 regarding outdoor lighting and Section 8109-4.8.3.3 regarding prohibitions, the standards, requirements and procedures of this Section 8109-4.8 shall only apply to land uses and structures requiring a discretionary permit or modification thereto, or a ministerial Zoning Clearance, the applications for which are decided by the County decision-making authority on or after the April 11, 2019 (effective date of Ord. No. 4537), or to uses or activities not requiring a discretionary permit or Zoning Clearance which occur after April 11, 2019 (effective date of Ord. No. 4537).

b.

If a lot is located both inside and outside of the Habitat Connectivity and Wildlife Corridors overlay zone, the standards, requirements and procedures of this Section 8109-4.8 shall only apply to the portion of the lot that is located inside the Habitat Connectivity and Wildlife Corridors overlay zone.

c.

For purposes of calculating lot sizes to apply the provisions of this Section 8109-4.8, the Ventura County Resource Management Agency Geographic Information System (GIS) shall be used.

d.

If a proposed land use or structure requires a discretionary permit or modification thereto under a section of this Chapter other than this Section 8109-4.8, no additional discretionary permit or Zoning Clearance shall be required for the proposed land use or structure pursuant to this Section 8109-4.8. Instead, the applicable standards, requirements and procedures of this Section 8109-4.8 shall be incorporated into the processing of the application for, and the substantive terms and conditions of, the discretionary permit or modification that is otherwise required by this Chapter.

e.

If the same proposed land use, structure or project requires two (2) or more discretionary permits or modifications or Zoning Clearances pursuant to this Section 8109-4.8 and/or Section 8109-4.9, the permit applications shall be processed and acted upon concurrently as part of the same project.

f.

Except as expressly stated in this Section 8109-4.8, if a permit condition, subdivision condition, or other covenant, condition, easement, or instrument imposes standards or restrictions on development which is subject to this Section 8109-4.8, the more restrictive standards and restrictions shall apply.

(Ord. No. 4537, § 5, 3-12-2019)

8109-4.8.2 - Outdoor lighting. 8109-4.8.2.1 - Applicability.

Outdoor lighting standards are intended to minimize potential impacts of light on wildlife movement. Except for outdoor lighting that is exempt pursuant to Section 8109-4.8.2.2, this Section 8109-4.8.2 applies to outdoor lighting and to luminaires within translucent or transparent enclosed structures for agricultural operations. The provisions of Article 13 shall not apply to any lighting subject to this