ACC RULE OF THE MONTH Exterior Lighting
By: Linda Callahan, Architectural Control Department Manager The primary intent of rules for exterior lighting in not create reflective glare or be offensive. the TKPOA is to: a) Protect property owners from annoyance and obtrusive glare; b) enhance safety, 14.06 Security lights programmed to stay on security, and usability of the properties; c) provide for continuously throughout the night are prohibited. installation and maintenance of subtle, low-intensity Security lights must be aimed, screened, shielded, or lighting, which enhances landscaping and d) all constructed so filaments are not visible from adjacent outdoor lighting shall be designed, located, installed, lots or common areas. Lighting controlled by motion directed downward or toward structures, fully shielded, detectors must be limited to a maximum of five (5) and maintained in order to prevent glare, light trespass, minutes per cycle. and light pollution and away from adjoining properties and public rights of way, so that no light fixture directly 14.06a Soffit lights: Generally used to illuminate illuminates an area outside of the property lines. building sidewalls, entryways and exits. Soffit lights are recessed pointing downward from the underside of an 14.01 All exterior lighting, including security lighting, architectural structure such as an arch, a balcony, or requires the approval of the ACC before installation. overhanging eaves. They may not be less than 8 feet apart. The depth of the recess must be sufficient to 14.02 Floodlighting: is allowed for intermittent use conceal the lighting filaments so as not to project light only (30 minutes or less). Floodlights must be aimed, directly to neighboring properties or the street. screened, shielded, or constructed so filaments are not visible from adjacent lots or common areas. 14.07 Front Porch Lights: May stay on all night, but Floodlights must not be positioned (aimed) to reflect must be screened, shaded, or aimed downward to not off water surfaces. All floodlights must be extinguished annoy or disturb neighbors. after 10:00 p.m. 14.07a Illuminated Street Addresses: Usually 14.03 Accent decorative and landscape lighting should positioned on or near the front porch/entry. Only be soft, low intensity and not offensive to neighbors or required on new construction of the primary to traffic. residences. May stay on all night. May be added to existing residence structures. Street addresses may be 14.04 Dock, Ramp and Over water Platform (OWP) illuminated from low intensity, front porch lights, or lighting must be low intensity and must be positioned independently by low intensity lights. to not create reflective glare or be offensive. Light fixtures may be placed on dock and OWP corners. 14.08 Rear Property Lights: Can include temporary use Lights on top of dock piling must be low intensity. of floodlights (see floodlighting 14.02) and temporary use yard lights that facilitate use of the property 14.04a Light bulb colors are limited to warm white and (outdoor parties, games, etc.). Rear Property Lights pale blue. must be aimed downward, screened, shielded, or constructed so filaments are not visible from adjacent 14.05 Solar lights must be low voltage, low intensity lots or common areas, and must not be positioned and may be used to enhance landscaping and identify (aimed) to reflect off water surfaces. pathways and other features. Must be positioned as to Keys Breeze
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