Item No. 8.39

Committee Matters: SCM 114/2020

Subject: Response update to CQ 13-2019 Creation of a Nuisance Lighting By-law

Moved by: Councillor Holt

Seconded by: Councillor Morrison

Decision Number: DHSC 143

THAT City Council approve Option #3: Prohibition as follows:

THAT an amendment to the Property Standards By-law 9-2019 to have property owners remove any lighting that does not comply with the full cut-off clause found in LISS CR228/2005—Appendix D BE APPROVED; and,

THAT a moratorium on the installation of any new non-compliant lights in the City BE APPROVED; and,

THAT recognizing that there are situations where wording found in a Nuisance Lighting Bylaw may conflict with everyday safety controls by a municipality and that some events use temporary lighting that create a public attraction, That prohibitions WOULD NOT APPLY to the following:

City approved street lighting provided by a designated BIA;

Lighting required through by-law enforcement or emergency services personnel;

Traffic control signals and devices;

Vehicle lights;

Lighting in-compliance with the Lighting Intensity Standards Study (LISS) CR228/2005;

Outdoor Lights used to illuminate public parks and playing fields;

Temporary lighting associated with:

• o Permitted events such as but not limited to; Pridefest, Street Food Fair,

  Veg Fest, Night Parades, Busker Fest, etc.;

• o Festival Plaza events, concerts and carnivals;

• o Theatrical, film or television productions; and

• o Holiday lights between November 15 and January 15.

Carried.

Report Number: S 30/2020

Clerk’s File: ST2020

Clerk’s Note: The recommendation of the Standing Committee and Administration are not the same.