1. To provide uniform outdoor lighting standards to assure public safety, utility and security of private and public property.

2. To reduce and minimize the impact of outdoor lighting on views of the night sky by minimizing glare, obtrusive light and artificial sky glow and limiting outdoor lighting that is misdirected, excessive or unnecessary.

3. To implement the energy conservation policies of the comprehensive plan.

4. To regulate the type of light fixtures, lamps and standards.

5. To protect low- and medium-density residential zones from the adverse impacts associated with nonresidential and multifamily outdoor lighting.

6. To ensure outdoor lighting is in compliance with the State of Washington Energy Code. (Ord. 3178 § 2, 2016)