§ 18.18.310 — Nonconformance
El Paso City Code (Supp. No. 95, Update 4: codified through Ordinance No. 019889, enacted June 23, 2026) · El Paso City Code § 18.18.310
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18.18.310 - Nonconformance.
A. Bottom-mounted or unshielded on-premise or off-premise sign lighting shall be brought into compliance with the shielding standards of Section 18.18.070 no later than May 7, 2015. An existing off-premise sign may remain as upward directed sign lighting if LED type luminaires are utilized and installed no later than May 7, 2016. No exceptions to this section will be permitted after May 7, 2016. B. Post top antique or acorn style luminaires that cannot achieve full cutoff may be used if they achieve cutoff. C. There shall be no changes in type, size or wattage of either lamp or ballast or any alterations to structural members, including but not limited to poles and bases, without conforming to all applicable requirements of this Code. D. All existing outdoor lighting fixtures shall be brought into compliance with the shielding standards of Section 18.18.070 not later than May 7, 2015. Compliance with lumens cap is not mandatory but is encouraged.
(Ord. 15996 § A (part), 2005) (Ord. 17171, § 26, 8-18-2009; Ord. No. 18366, § 1, 6-2-2015)