Section 13.03
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this Article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Canopy Structure: Any overhead protective structure which is constructed in such a manner as to allow pedestrians/vehicles to pass under.
Flood or Spotlight: Any light fixture or lamp that incorporates a reflector or refractor to concentrate the light output into a directed beam in a particular direction.
Glare: Direct light emitted by a lamp, luminous tube lighting or other light source.
Lamp: The component of the luminaire that produces the actual light including luminous tube lighting.
Light Fixture: The assembly that holds a lamp and may include an assembly housing, a mounting bracket or pole socket, a lamp holder, a ballast, a reflector or mirror, and a refractor or lens. A light fixture also includes the assembly for luminous tube and fluorescent lighting.
Light Pollution: Artificial light which causes a detrimental effect on the environment, enjoyment of the night sky or causes undesirable glare or unnecessary illumination of adjacent properties.
Light Trespass: The shining of light produced by a luminaire beyond the boundaries of the property on which it is located.
Luminaire: The complete lighting system including the lamp and light fixture.
Luminous Tube Lighting: Gas filled tubing which, when subjected to high voltage, becomes luminescent in a color characteristic of the particular gas used, e.g., neon, argon, etc.
Outdoor Light Fixtures: Outdoor artificial illuminating devices, outdoor fixtures, lamps and other similar devices, permanently installed or portable, used for flood lighting, general illumination or advertisement.
Shielded Fixture: Outdoor light fixtures shielded or constructed so that light rays emitted by the fixture are projected below the horizontal plane passing through the lowest point on the fixture from which light is emitted, e.g. “shoebox-type” fixtures. A luminaire mounted in a recessed fashion under a canopy or other structure such that the surrounding structure effectively shields the light in the same manner is also considered fully shielded for the purposes of this Article.
Wall Pack: An unshielded fixture that is typically wall-mounted and used to illuminate a large area.