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Exterior Site Illumination Submission - Lighting Plan

Published by City of Richmond Hill

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Type: Study
Published by: City of Richmond Hill
Date: June 2025
Also called: Exterior Site Illumination Submission - Lighting Plan Terms of Reference
For: designer
Building types: All building types
Pages: 8
Instruments: Light Pollution By-Law 63-95 (Municipal Code Chapter 1050)

Overview

The City of Richmond Hill's terms of reference for an Exterior Site Illumination Submission, last updated June 2025, made with Site Plan and Site Plan Amendment applications under Light Pollution By-law 63-95. It describes the lighting layout, photometric plan and fixture details, prepared by a lighting consultant or electrical engineer. Limits quoted include 16.14 lux average horizontal illuminance, 10.76 lux after 11 pm, 64.6 lux on vertical surfaces and 4000K maximum colour temperature. It gives the certification wording and excludes street townhouses and lots of four units or less.

What it covers

Required by Legislation
Who should prepare this submission?
When is this required?
Why do we need this submission?
How should this be prepared?
Investigation/Evaluation
Impacts and Mitigation Measures
Recommendations
Submission Deliverables - Drawings and Supporting Information
Lighting Plan
Photometric Plan
Certification Statement
Cost Estimate

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