245 LIGHTING Specific Lighting Standards 14 Chapter Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective January 13, 2026 14.3.2 Parking Area Light Fixtures for Nonresidential Uses Light fixtures intended to light parking areas serving nonresidential uses: A. Shall not exceed 30 feet, measured from finished grade to highest part of fixture or pole assembly. Within 50 feet of a residential lot, light fixtures shall not exceed a height of 20 feet. If, due to topographical or other issues, the illumination is intrusive within 50 feet of a residential lot, additional shielding of the light fixtures shall be required; and B. May be located within landscaped areas or landscape islands, but in no case shall poles be located in a manner that conflicts with canopy trees or other required landscape. 14.3.3 Building-Mounted Lights A. Building-mounted lights shall be ornamental sconces, cutoff fixtures, or other fixtures that are screened by the building’s architectural features. B. Lighting shall not outline buildings, except as part of temporary holiday lighting. 14.3.4 Floodlights and Spotlights A. Floodlights and spotlights shall be selected, located, aimed, and shielded so that direct illumination is focused exclusively on a portion of the building facade or other intended site feature. B. Pole-mounted floodlights and spotlights are prohibited. 14.3.5 Outdoor Sports Field, Sport Court, and Performance Area Lights Lighting fixtures for outdoor sports fields, courts, and performance areas shall: A. Be equipped with a glare control package, such as louvers, shields, or similar devices; B. Be aimed so that their beams are directed and fall within the primary playing or performance area; and C. Be limited in hours of operation so that lighting does not continue more than one hour after the end of the game or event. 14.3.6 Canopy and Awning Lights A. Internally illuminated awnings and canopies are prohibited. B. Backlighting and downlighting for awnings are prohibited. C. Backlighting for canopies is prohibited. D. Canopies are permitted to have downlights on the ceiling of the canopy when the lenses of the light sources are flush with the canopy ceiling or recessed.
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