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An Ordinance Amending Chapter 159 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Village of Romeoville Code of Ordinances
Residential Illumination Standards
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WHEREAS, the Village of Romeoville has heretofore adopted Chapter 159 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Romeoville Code of Ordinances pursuant to the Illinois Compiled Statutes to establish and set forth regulations pertaining to the use and development of land, buildings and structures in the Village; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable to periodically amend the Zoning Ordinance in response to changes in technology, development practices, and community standards and to improve administration and enforcement procedure; and,
WHEREAS, after due notice, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a Public Hearing on November 28, 2017 to consider a certain amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and has transmitted its report and findings, attached as Exhibit A, on this matter to the Village Board of Trustees recommending that the proposed amendment be approved; and,
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees have accepted the Planning and Zoning Commission’s Report and concur with the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ROMEOVILLE, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: That the above recitals and referenced reports are hereby made a part of this Ordinance.
Section 2: That Chapter 159 of the Zoning Code of the Romeoville Code of Ordinances be and hereby is amended by adding the following section to the General Regulations chapter of the Zoning Code:
Section 159.038 RESIDENTIAL ILLUMINATION STANDARDS
(A) Purpose: The residential illumination standards are intended to protect the public health and general welfare by controlling adverse impacts of glare and light trespass associated with poorly shielded or inappropriately directed lighting fixtures.
(B) Applicability: The residential illumination standards apply to all Residential Zoning Districts.
(C) Glare: Any outdoor lighting shall have the necessary shielding and/or beam-angle control and must be directed, shaded, shielded, or otherwise located, designed and controlled so as to prevent glare on adjacent properties and streets.
(D) Light Spillage: All outdoor lighting must be designed, installed and maintained to avoid the adverse impact of glare and light trespass associated with poorly shielded or inappropriately directed lighting fixtures. Average maintained foot-candles at the property line may not exceed 0.10 foot-candles. The property line is the line bounding a lot from another lot or from a street.
Section 5: That this Ordinance shall become effective upon its passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
Section 6: That the various provisions of this Ordinance are to be considered severable and if any part or portion of this Ordinance shall be held invalid by any Court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of this Ordinance.