HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.hpc.012.2023RESOLUTION #12
SERIES OF 2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL BY CITY COUNCIL FOR THE AMENDMENT OF CITY
OF ASPEN LAND USE CODE SECTION 26.575.150 — OUTDOOR LIGHTING AND
OTHER RELATED CODE SECTIONS AS NECESSARY WITHIN THE LAND USE CODE
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26.575.150 — Outdoor lighting, of the City of Aspen
Municipal Code, the allowance, location, submittal process, and type and quality of outdoor
lighting allowed on property within the City of Aspen is established; and,
WHEREAS, objectives of these code amendments are to update the City's outdoor
lighting policy based on national best practices and to response to updated lighting technology;
and,
WHEREAS, the City elects to pursue reduction of light levels, light pollution, wasted
energy, and neighborly conflicts arising from excessive or poorly designed light at night; and,
WHEREAS, other amendments will be required within Section 26.435 — Development in
Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA), and Section 26.515.080 — Special Review, to ensure
consistency and coordination with the updated outdoor lighting standards within the Land Use Code;
and,
WHEREAS, Community Development has presented and discussed this issue with the
Historic Preservation Commission; and,
WHEREAS, at a regular meeting on August 9, 2023, the Historic Preservation
Commission considered the amended code, and reviewed staff s memo, and by a four - zero (4-0)
vote approves Resolution #12, Series of 2023, recommending Council consideration and approval
of amending Section 26.575.150 — Outdoor lighting.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO THAT:
Section 1
The Historic Preservation Commission recommends the Land Use Code Section 26.575.150. -
Outdoor lighting, be rescinded and readopted as follows in Exhibit A.
Section 2. Land Use Code Section 26.435.040.B.3.f. —Stream Margin review.
f. All exterior lighting is low and downcast with no light(s) directed toward the river or located
down the slope and shall be in compliance with Section 26.575.150. A lighting plan will be
submitted with all development applications.
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Section 3•. Land Use Code Section 26.430— Special Review shall be rescinded and readopted as follows:
Sec. 26.430.030. - Applicability.
Special review shall apply to all development in the City designated for special review by the
following chapters or sections of this Title:
• Dimensional requirements (Chapter 26.710, Zone Districts)
• Replacement of nonconforming structures (Chapter 26.312)
• Reduction of open space requirements in CC Zone District (Section 26.575.030(b))
• Off-street parking requirements (Section 26.515.040)
• Reductions in the dimensions of utility and delivery service area provisions
• Subdivision standards (Section 26.480.050)
• Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Standards (Chapter 26.520)
• Wireless telecommunications facilities and/or equipment (Section 26.575.130)
• Affordable housing unit standards
• Variations to the Residential Demolition and Redevelopment Standards (Chapter 26.580)
• Outdoor lighting (Chapter 26.575.150)
(1) Outdoor lighting standards. A project may request variations from the requirements of Section
26.575.150 — Outdoor. Whenever a special review is considered by the Planning & Zoning
Commission or the Historic Preservation Commission it shall be reviewed in accordance with the
following standards:
(1) The outdoor lighting plan, luminaire, or installation has:
(a) a demonstrable community benefit; or,
(b) is for the purpose of public safety and health; and,
(2) The proposed lighting plan, luminaire, or installation meets the intent and general
characteristics of the underlying Lighting Zone.
Section 3•
This resolution shall not affect any existing litigation and shall not operate as an abatement of any
action or proceeding now pending under or by virtue of the resolutions or ordinances repealed or
amended as herein provided, and the same shall be conducted and concluded under such prior
resolutions or ordinances.
Section 4•
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this resolution is for any reason held
invalid or unconstitutional in a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a
separate, distinct and independent provision and shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions
thereof.
FINALLY, adopted, passed, and approved this 9' day of August 2023.
Resolution #12, Series of2023
Outdoor Lighting Code
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Approved as to form:
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j dames R. True, City Attorney
Attest:
Ake Ma r, City Clerk
Approved as to content:
a Thompson, Chair
Resolution #12, Series of 2023
Outdoor Lighting Code
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