Per ACC guidelines: "VOLUNTARY LIGHTING STANDARDS
Lighting standards focusing on limiting the kind and quantity of light from undesirable sources can help to preserve views. (See Outdoor Lighting Standards – Addendum #4) for some VOLUNTARY recommended lighting suggestions. Careful attention to the selection of fixtures, which are shielded or filtered to minimize ambient light, is essential to preserving night views. The A.C.C. shall have the right at any time, without notice, to impose, change or delete lighting standards.
It should be noted, however, that installation of any lighting within Paa-Ko Communities must adhere to all Bernalillo County ordinances (including, specifically the Bernco East Mountain “Night Sky” Ordinance), in addition to receiving approval by the A.C.C.
• No lighting will infringe on the neighboring property and/or produce excessive glare.
• An excessive number of fixtures, or excess light levels and glare will not be allowed.
• Lighting of plant materials shall be achieved with hidden light sources. These include surface mounted fixtures; lamp recessed in building soffits, overhangs and walls; lamps recessed in the ground; and lamps hidden by plant materials.
• Exterior fixtures shall be located and oriented to focus light inward to minimize light encroachment onto neighboring residences.
• Building mounted lighting must be directed downward away from adjacent Lots, streets and public spaces.
• Tennis court, and any other sport court light fixtures must comply with all other type and shielding requirements outlined in these Guidelines and must be specifically approved by the A.C.C.
• Exterior fixtures mounted on buildings shall be no higher than the line of the first story or eave, or, where no eave exists, no higher than twelve feet (12’) above finished grade and shall be fully shielded to prevent visibility of the light source from the other Lots or Common Area.
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Shielding and Filtering Requirements:
Proper shielding and filtering, as well as care in the selection of light sources, should be used to reduce ambient light.
• Warm white and natural lamps are preferred to minimize detrimental effects."
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