2012-04-23 Meeting Report (Lighting Ordinance)SPIN MEETING REPORT
CASE NO. Ordinance No. 693C
PROJECT NAME: Lighting Ordinance
SPIN DISTRICT: Citywide
MEETING DATE: April 23, 2012; 7:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION: 1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX
Training Rooms 3A 3B
TOTAL ATTENDANCE: Three (3) The meeting was canceled due to non-attendance outside
of city staff.
SPIN REPRESENTATIVE(S) PRESENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Ken Baker, Director of Planning & Development Services; Paul
Ward, Chief Building Official; and, Lorrie Fletcher, Planner I
STAFF CONTACT: Lorrie Fletcher, Planner I, (817)748-8069; lfletcher@ci.southlake.tx.us
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Details
To amend the Light Ordinance to permit LED (Light Emitting Diode) as allowable lighting
type for Luminaires on poles over 42 inches in height and exterior wall mounted light
fixtures. The current ordinance only permits high pressure sodium lighting.
LED Technology
Smaller Lamp- Less HeatÎ
More Energy EfficientÎ
No Dangerous ChemicalsÎ
Shielding Design - Provides Glare-Free LightÎ
Better Direction - Puts Light Where NeededÎ
Reduced Glare = Enhanced Visibility & SafetyÎ
QUESTIONS / CONCERNS
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