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A. All on-site outdoor fixtures, other than bollard lighting or garage coach lights, shall be set back from all lot lines a minimum of 10 feet or a distance equal to the height of the fixture, whichever is greater.

B. Parking lot and pole-mounted security lighting shall not exceed maximum mounting height of 14 feet within 100 feet of a residential zoning district, or from land designated for residential uses in the general plan. In all other areas, parking and security lighting shall not exceed a maximum height of 25 feet.

C. Wall-mounted fixtures shall be a maximum height of 12 feet above grade unless greater height is approved by the zoning administrator specifically for residential history accentuating architectural features of a building, accentuating signage, accentuating landscape features, or for security.

D. Bollard lighting or similar low-mount landscape fixtures shall be used for illuminating pedestrian areas.

E. Exterior pedestrian pathways and adjacent landscape areas within 20 feet of the pathway shall be illuminated from dusk to dawn, with one-half foot-candle of light at finish grade.

F. Pedestrian gates shall be illuminated from dusk to dawn, with five foot-candles and two foot-candles within a 15-foot radius. Zoning administrator may approve alternative design methods to meet intent.

G. Recreational facilities, such as ball fields, may exceed the height limits of a district in compliance with MCC 18.80.080. [Res. 21-09; Ord. 21-05 § 2; Res. 14-36 § 405.03; Ord. 14-12 § 1.]