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: an~licabili~. Unless otherwise provided in sections 9.6000 through 9.6870. of this land use code, those sections describe the general standards that apply to the entire development site at the time of any development. When an area is zoned S Special Area, as indicated on the Eugene Zoning Map, the general development standards set forth in this land use code shall govern, except when they conflict w/th the special standards applicable specifically in the special area zone. In cases of conflict, the standards specifically applicable in the special area zone shall control. Section 4. Subsections (8)(a) and (8)(b) of Section 9.6725 of the Eugene Code, 1971, are amended to provide: 9.6725 Omdoor Lig-hfing Standards~ (8) Creation of Outdoor Lighting Classifications. To ensure appropriate lighting while minimizing its undesirable side effects, the zones established elsewhere in this land use code are consolidated into lighting zones, as follows: (a) Intrinsically Dark Areas (O-1) shall consist of land zoned NR Natural Resource or contained within a conservation area/natural resource protection area. These areas are discouraged from providing lighting except where it is desirable to illuminate walkways, bike paths or other areas to be used after dark. Where lighting is to be provided the following standards shall apply: 1. Except for pedestrian/bike tunnels, the walkway or pathway shall be illuminated to a minimum average maintained luminance of .3 foot- candle and not to exceed a maximum a-verage maintained luminance of .9 foot-candle. 2. The pedestrian/bike mrmel shall be illuminated to a minimum average maintained luminance of 4.0. 3. Any other lighting fixtures not illuminating walkways, bike paths, or tmmels shall be designed to direct light dovmward, and light sources shall have an initial output of no more than 1,500 lumens. (b) Low Ambient Light Areas (0-2) shall consist of land zoned R-1 Low Density Residential, R-1.5 Rowhouse, R-2 Medium-Density Residential, C~ 1 Neighborhood Commercial, PL Public Land, or PRO Park, Recreation and Open Space, unless determined to have a high level of nighttime activky as set forth in EC 9.6725(8)(d), and any other zone not specifically listed under EC 9.6725(8)(a), (c), or (d). These areas are discouraged from providing lighting except where it is desirable to illuminate walkways, bike paths, parking lots or other areas to be used after dark. Where lighting is to be provided for all areas except parking lots, the following standards shall apply: 1. Walkways or pathways shall be illuminated to a minimum average Ordinance - 2