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Street Lights
The location and style of street lights installed along a road or
in a public plaza contribute to the character of an area. When
considering the installation and design of new street lights, safety
is also a key concern. The following design guidelines and City
standards should be considered when installing new street lights
in any development. For applicable street light typology within
a specific Character Area, please contact the City of Healdsburg
Electric Department.

9.8 Locate a street light so that it does not impede views
for pedestrians, cyclists or vehicles.

9.9 Locate a street light so that it does not impede key
circulation paths for pedestrians, cyclists or vehicles.

9.10 Design a street light to coordinate with and contribute
to existing or planned streetscape elements.
a. Consider the paving materials, landscaping, street trees,
Design a street light to coordinate
with and contribute to existing or mid-block crossings and other elements that contribute
planned streetscape elements. to the overall streetscape.

9.11 Design a street light to emit only the necessary
amounts of light, at the necessary times.
a. Consider necessary light for pedestrians, cyclists and
vehicles.
b. Minimize excessive glare and light pollution.

9.12 Shield site lighting to minimize off-site glare onto
adjacent properties and toward the sky.
a. Orient a fixture downward.
b. Incorporate a cut-off shield to direct light downward.

9.13 Install street lights that are energy efficient and that
emit warmer colors.

Locate a street light so that it does
not impede key circulation paths
for pedestrians, cyclists or vehicles.

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