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based on verification by a lighting specialist that the plan complies with applicable lighting standards in this land use code. (c) An approved lighting permit shall expire 180 days after the applicant has been notified of the lighting permit approval unless the applicant has paid all fees and the approved permit has been issued to the applicant. (d) Unless the permit holder requests an extension of the permit and demonstrates good cause for such an extension, a lighting permit shall expire if the lighting construction or other work authorized by the lighting permit is not completed within 180 days after the date of issuance. (e) No lighting permit shall be considered fully complete until the permit holder has notified the city that work is finished and the city has inspected the lighting and is satisfied that the lighting construction has been completed in conformity with the approved plans and otherwise complies with the lighting standards. (S) 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 PRO Park, Recreation and Open Space 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 average maintained luminance of .9 foot - candle. 2. The pedestrian/ bike tunnel shall be illuminated to a minimum average maintained luminance of 4.0. 3. Any other lighting fixtures not illuminating walkways, bike paths, or tunnels shall be designed to direct light downward, and light sources shall have an initial output of no more than 1,500 lumens. (b) Low Ambient Light Areas (O -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, unless determined to have a high level of nighttime activity 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 maintained luminance of .3 foot - candle and not to exceed a maximum Ordinance - 264