Land Development Ordinance - Amended 11-6-2023

minimum of two (2) feet from the edge of the aforementioned elements within or adjacent to the parking lot area. Where light poles and pedestals are located adjacent to parking bays the parking bay(s) shall include wheel stops adjacent to the poles or pedestals.

(7) Light Pole & Landscape Island Tree Coordination . The location of light poles and fixtures shall not conflict with required landscape islands which contain a required tree. The relationship of parking lot lighting and landscape islands must be part of the analysis and proposal with the site plan or development plan submittal for review.

b. Conformance with Applicable Standards

All parking lot lighting shall be installed in conformance with the Land Development Ordinance, the applicable standards of this Article and the Town’s Standard Speci fications & Construction Details.

c. Alternative Architectural Fixture Style

If the design of an area suggests or dictate the use of parking lot lighting fixtures of a particular period or architectural style the Planning Director may permit alternatives or supplements to the lighting fixtures and poles described in the criteria herein provided that:

(1) Maximum Lumens . If the fixtures are not full “cut - off” as defined by IESNA, the maximum lumens generated by each fixture shall not exceed 2,000.

(2) Maximum Height . Mounting heights of such alternative luminaires shall not exceed 18 feet above finished grade.

(3) Preapproval . All such fixtures of a period or architectural style shall be approved by the Planning Director or his/her designee as a part of the subdivision, site plan or development plan review. (4) Maintenance . The developer/property owner shall be responsible for the maintenance of all designer/ornamental architectural poles and fixtures and the cost of power for each fixture, until such time that the homeowners’ association (HOA) is established and responsibility is transferred from the developer/property owner. The Town of Fuquay- Varina shall be responsible for the cost for power for light fixtures that meet the lighting standards of the Town's Standard Specifications & Construction Details.

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