Town of Arlington, Town Bylaws, Title V, Article 18 (Short Term Rentals)

Citation: Town of Arlington, Town Bylaws, Title V, Article 18 (Short Term Rentals)
Jurisdiction: Arlington (municipal)
Source: Official source
Original Source: https://www.arlingtonma.gov/town-governance/laws-and-regulations/town-bylaws/... ↗

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D. Up-lighting, the direct light illumination distributed above a 90 degree horizontal plane through the lowest direct light emitting part of the luminaire, is prohibited, except before 9:30PM or with specific permission from the Select Board for ten or fewer consecutive days, for signage governed by and permitted under the Arlington Zoning Bylaw, illumination of the United States Flag, the Flag of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or other flags on Town and/or school property, Town, School, public building façades, buildings used for religious purposes, buildings used exclusively for commercial purposes, or a public monument. For any up-lighting, the luminaire shall be equipped with shields so that the lamp is not visible from a street, or a lot that is in Residential or Conservation use.

E. The following lighting shall be exempt from the provisions of this by-law:

i. Temporary holiday lighting.

ii. Internally illuminated signs.

iii. Emergency lighting such as used by the Police, Fire Department, or other official or utility emergency personnel. Placement of longer- term emergency lighting shall, to the largest extent possible, take into consideration the detrimental effects of glare on passing motorists and pedestrians and on residential lots.

iv. Lighting during special events such as fairs, concerts, or celebrations sponsored by the Town of Arlington or approved by the Select Board or other appropriate Town or School body;

v. Lighting on playing fields and courts under the jurisdiction of the Town of Arlington;

vi. Lighting of historic or architectural significance exempted by a vote of the Arlington Historical Commission.

Section 4. Enforcement

Enforcement of this by-law shall be under the authority of the Building Inspector.