Site Standards
Lighting
The use of lighting throughout Graywood is designed to provide automobile and pedestrian safety, clarity of direction, security, and site entry identification. Lighting style will be integral in reinforcing the design concept as well as the overall aesthetics of the site.
Lighting fixtures for each site shall be from the same family of fixtures with regard to form, materials, and color. Each builder shall select his own lighting standard which is subject to review by the NCC. Lighting styles and locations are to be presented at the time of initial and final design review.
In general:
- High levels of light are not acceptable.
- Intensity should be no greater than that needed for automobile and pedestrian safety.
- Lighting should be designed to avoid overflow or glare on adjacent lots or open areas.
- Colored, moving or flashing lights will not be permitted.
- Flood lights shall be shielded.
Circulation and Parking Lighting
Access roads and pedestrian circulation areas shall be illuminated to provide safety for nighttime traffic circulation.
Light standards shall be integrated in the site design with other elements such as pedestrian walks, crossings, signage, and planting.
Lighting within parking areas must be closely coordinated with parking lot design.
Bollard and low scale fixtures should be used along pedestrian paths with a hidden light source.
Lighting should clearly illuminate approach driveways.
Pole height and spacing should be a function of the size of the parking area(s).
Residential Lighting
Lighting of individual residential lots may include the following: pole lighting, building mounted lighting, shielded landscape spot lighting, and ground level illumination of walks, driveways, and patios.
Flood/spotlights must be shielded.
Lighting style shall compliment unit architecture as well as any lighting located in the area associated with the streetscape design.
Post lighting shall not exceed 8’.
All exterior light fixtures shall be approved by the NCC. Fixture locations must be identified on the Site Plan and Building Elevations (drawn to scale) and fixture cut sheet must be provided for review.
Christmas and Event Lighting
Christmas lights may only be displayed during the holiday season. Exterior Christmas lights are permitted but must be tastefully done. The NCC reserves the right to review and approve any and all decorations for holidays and events.
Outdoor lighting for specific events (i.e. parties, celebrations, etc.) is allowed but must be removed within a 24 hour period after the event.
