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51-PR-73
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston's present street lighting system
is subject to high maintenance, frequent breakdowns and the need to improve
lighting for today's traffic conditions make replacement and renovation of
the existing system imminent; and
WHEREAS: it is the objective of the City of Evanston to provide
adequate illumination for the needs of drivers and pedestrians and to enhance
the visual image of the City during the day and night; and
WHEREAS: in order to accomplish these objectives it is necessary
to develop a plan which would include a system of lighting levels commensurate
with neighborhood character and traffic volumes.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that in the planning and design of all
street light systems for the City of Evanston, the following levels of
illumination be recommended as a guideline for average maintained illumination.
a. Major Streets - Commercial
b. Major Streets - Residential
c. High Density Apartment Areas
d. Local Residential Streets
e. Industrial Areas
f. Downtown.
ATTEST: /sl Maurice F. Brown
City Clerk
Recommended Average Maintained Illumination
2.0 f.c.
0.9 f.c.
0.6 to 0.9 f.c.
0.4 f.c.
1.4 f.c.
10 f.c.
tee, Jr.
ayor