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Minneapolis MRCCA ordinance example: performance standards for exterior lighting 551.1880.- Performance standards for exterior lighting. (a) Exterior lighting standards. In addition to the lighting standards in section 535.590 of this zoning ordinance, all exterior lighting with in the MRCCA must comply with the following standards: (1) Luminaires must be full -cutoff or fully shielded. See Figure 551-8. (2) Uplighting is not permitted, unless otherwise allowed by conditional use permit. (3) For structures other than single- and two-family dwellings, and three-family dwellings architectural accent, ornamental, or decorative lighting is not permitted, unless otherwise allowed by conditional use permit. (b) Conditional use permits and exemptions. (1) Architectural uplighting of buildings and architectural accent, ornamental, or decorative lighting may be allowed by conditional use permit, provided the lighting is turned off from dusk to dawn between March 15 and May 31 and between August 15 and October 31 each year. (2) Lighting that is noncompliant with the standards of the section may be allowed by conditional use permit for public parks, athletic fields and outdoor recreation facilities serving or operated by an institutional or public use, and outdoor commercial recreation, entertainment and lodging uses, provided the lighting is related to and reasonable necessary for the operation of the use and that is turned off when the use is not in operation. (3) Lighting that is noncompliant with the standards of this section, may be allowed by the Heritage Preservation Commission for historic landmarks and districts when determined to be a contributing feature of a landmark or district. In addition, lighting of public facilities that is noncompliant with the standards of this section, may be allowed by the zoning administrator where required by federal and state historic regulations, guidelines, or environmental reviews. Were possible, lighting should be turned off from dusk to dawn between March 15 and May 31 and between August 15 and October 31 each year. (4) The following lighting is exempt from the provisions of this section: a. Publicly controlled or maintained emergency or traffic signals; b. Lighting for public monuments, statues, and bridges; c. Lighting required by federal or state laws or regulations; d. Emergency lighting; e. Flagpoles; and f. Motion -activated security lighting.