§ 8.15.5. Alternative compliance.

Upon request of an applicant, the planning director may approve an alternative lighting plan that may be substituted in whole or in part for a plan meeting the standards of this section. The planning director's decision can be appealed to the county commissioners.

A.

Procedure. Alternative lighting plans must be prepared and submitted with information to clearly identify and discuss the modifications and alternatives proposed and describe how the plan would better accomplish the purpose of this section than a plan that complies with this section.

B.

Review criteria. To approve an alternative plan, the planning director must find the proposed alternative plan accomplishes the purposes of this section as well as or better than a lighting plan that complies with this section. In reviewing the proposed alternative plan, the planning director will consider the extent to which the proposed design protects natural areas from light intrusion; how it enhances neighborhood continuity and connectivity; how it fosters non-vehicular access; and how it demonstrates innovative design and use of fixtures or other elements.

(Res. No. 10302007R004, Exh. A, 10-30-2007)