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and searchlights are prohibited. In Intrinsically Dark Areas and Low Ambient Light Areas, as defined in EC 9.6725(8), high pressure sodium lights, mercury vapor lights, and flood lights are prohibited, except when. used to illuminate walkways and bikepaths in compliance with applicable standards. High pressure sodium lights are permitted in other situations only when the maximum initial lumens generated by each lighting fixture does not exceed 2,250 lumens. (5) Exemptions to Lighting Standards. The following lighting fixtures are exempt from meeting these lighting standards: (a) Lighting fixtures that were lawfully installed prior to [effective date of this ordinance to be inserted later] are exempt from meeting these lighting standards until the lighting fixture is replaced due to necessity or choice. (b) Alighting fixture that does not exceed 1,500 lumens when the light is directed within the boundaries of the development site. (c) Emergency lighting. (d) Lighting fixtures that must conform with federal or state regulations, such as airport runway lights, TV and radio transmission towers, telecommunication towers and railroad lights. (e) Holiday lights and decorations in place during the period between November 15 and January 15, except such lights shall not cause excessive glare that creates a public safety hazard. (f) Temporary lighting installed for temporary activities. (g) Lighting for governmental flags. (h) Temporary lighting necessary for construction sites. (i) Public streetlights designed, permitted and constructed in accordance with standards and specifications adopted pursuant to Chapter 7 of this code. (6) Lighting Permit Required. (a) Except as provided in EC EC 9.6725(5) Exemptions to Lighting Standards, no person shall install outdoor lighting unless a lighting permit for the lights has been issued by the building and permit services manager. A lighting permit for the construction and continued use of a light shall be subject to the terms and conditions stated in the permit and to the lighting standards. (b) Maintenance of a lighting fixture shall not require a lighting permit. (c) Failure to abide by the terms of a lighting permit or applicable provisions of the lighting standards shall invalidate a lighting permit. The building and permit services manager may take steps as are necessary to abate such a light as a public nuisance. (7) Lighting Permit Application and Approval Process. (a) An application and related information shall be submitted by the applicant, in a manner prescribed by the city, together with a fee established by the city manager as provided by EC 2.020 City Manager- Authority to Set Fees and Charges. (b) The building and permit services manager shall approve a lighting permit Ordinance - 263