Standards for streetlights
in subdivisions are as follows:
(a) At a minimum,
streetlights shall be provided by the subdivider at roadway
intersections and at such other locations as may be designated by
the agent in consultation with the department of transportation and
in accordance with the York County Streetlight Installation Policy
as established by the board of supervisors. Unless otherwise
approved by the agent, streetlights shall conform with the following
standards:
(1) All fixtures
and mounting devices shall be architecturally compatible with the
subdivision. In this regard, "cobra-head” or other fixtures with a
horizontal extension between the mounting pole and the luminaire of
more than eighteen inches (18") shall not be approved in residential
subdivisions.
(2) On access,
subcollector, and minor collector streets, mounting poles shall be
installed in accordance with the clear zone requirements specified
in the Virginia Department of Transportation Subdivision Street
Design Manual.
(3) The lighting
plan shall be designed to illuminate roads, intersections and
pedestrian facilities constructed within and along the boundaries of
the subdivision.
( 4) Luminaires
shall be installed so as to reduce or prevent direct glare into
residential units.
(b) The subdivider shall deposit the applicable
installation/operations fee for the streetlight(s) with the agent
once the costs have been determined by Dominion Virginia Power.
Sufficient performance surety shall be maintained by the subdivider
for any required streetlights until the installation/operations fee
has been paid.