Lighting

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Signs may be illuminated by two (2) inconspicuously located hooded floodlights, (not exposed bulbs in lamp holders but fixtures specifically designed to hold floodlamps/spotlights). Floodlamps/spotlights shall not exceed 75 watts in strength.

Double-swivel and single swivel floodlight fixtures are permitted on each alley side of buildings provided that the floodlights do not exceed 75 watts in strength and are adjusted so as not to cast light directly into the openings of neighboring buildings.

As each floodlight casts sufficient light to illuminate a twenty foot long area, the spacing of double-swivel fixtures shall not be less than forty (40) feet on center and single-swivel fixtures not less than twenty (20) feet on center. In no case shall a floodlight fixture be closer than ten (10) feet from the front facade.

In certain instances the illumination of alley pathways with small downlight fixtures mounted no higher than three feet above the pathway on the side of the structure or fence may be acceptable provided that the installation can be accomplished without the use of exposed exterior conduit on the side of building.

Condition and Solutions (in order of preference)

1. Balcony Above

   1. Wall-mounted fixtures

   2. Surface-mounted, down light fixtures.

2. Gallery Above

   1. Hanging or wall-mounted fixtures

   2. Surface-mounted, down light fixtures

3. Shed-type Overhang

   1. Wall-mounted fixtures

4. Overhang with soffit

   1. Recessed down lights

   2. Wall-mounted fixtures

On upper floor facades, only wall mounted fixtures are permitted except on galleries with a roof or gallery above in which case hanging fixtures are also permitted.

Based on a regular spacing of 6' to 8', either between openings or centered on openings, the following are acceptable wattages:

1. Lanterns with clear or white glass-40 watt maximum.

2. Surface-mounted down-lights and recessed lights- 75 watt maximum.

1. Uplighting is prohibited except on buildings rated "of National Architectural or Historical Importance" (Purple).

2. Designs of appropriate light fixtures are dependent upon style of building, and approval is based upon staff or Architectural Committee consultation.

3. Only incandescent lamps may be used in approved fixtures. Mercury vapor, sodium vapor, fluorescent, etc. shall not be approved.