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Ä Full consideration has been given to energy conservation , glare reduction , the minimization of light trespass and pollution , and the preservation of the natural night environment ; and
Ä For purposes of lighting state highways , the department of transportation determines that the installation of reflective road markers , lines , warning or informational signs , or other methods that do not require the use of artificial lighting will not achieve the purpose of an outdoor lighting fixture .
Makes exceptions when :
Ä Federal law or regulation preempts the restrictions ;
Ä The outdoor lighting fixture is used temporarily for emergency purposes ;
Ä The outdoor lighting fixture is used temporarily for nighttime work ;
Ä Additional illumination is required for a special event or situation as long as the lighting is installed so as to shield the fixture from direct view and to minimize upward lighting and light pollution ;
Ä The outdoor lighting fixture is used solely to enhance the aesthetic beauty of an object ; or
Ä A compelling safety interest exists that cannot be addressed by another method .
Makes legislative declarations regarding the standards for new outdoor lighting fixtures , including an encouragement for local governments and commercial establishments to comply with the standards .
Defines terms .
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( c ) Improperly aimed lighting can p as glare and deep shadows and can contr night sky .
( d ) Properly aimed lighting can pollution , reduce glare , and improve the v preserving one of Colorado ’ s natural resou
( e ) It is the declared policy of the energy , reduce glare , and minimize ligh requiring state agencies and encourag commercial entities , when installing new o certain types of outdoor lighting fixtures glare , and minimize light trespass and pol such policy .
SECTION 2 . Article 82 of title 24 amended BY THE ADDITION OF A NE
PART 9 OUTDOOR LIGHTING
24-82-901 . Definitions . AS USED
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado :
SECTION 1 . Legislative declaration . ( 1 ) The general assembly
hereby finds and declares that :
( a ) Energy costs in the state have been on the rise in recent years
due in part to increased energy consumption and decreased energy
efficiency and conservation .
( b ) Properly directed lighting can save up to fifty percent in
operation costs , resulting in a more efficient use of tax dollars to pay for
state-funded light fixtures .
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CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES : ( 1 ) " ENERGY CONSERVATION " ME AND RESOURCES USED AND INCLUDES U WATTAGE OR A TIMER SWITCH . ( 2 ) " FULL CUTOFF LUMINAIRE " MEA NO DIRECT LIGHT EMISSIONS ABOVE A HOR LUMINAIRE ’ S LOWEST LIGHT-EMITTING PAR
( 3 ) " GLARE " MEANS DIRECT LIGHT THAT CAUSES REDUCED VISION OR MOMEN
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