SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE ON THE PREVENTION OF LIGHT POLLUTION AND MANAGEMENT OF FORMATION OF GOOD LIGHT
- Enactment No. 4990, Jul. 15, 2010
- Amendment of Other Laws No. 5164, Sep. 29, 2011
- Whole Amendment No. 5733, Jul. 17, 2014
- Partial Amendment No. 6037, Oct. 08, 2015
- Partial Amendment No. 6302, Jul. 14, 2016
- Partial Amendment No. 6778, Jan. 04, 2018
- Amendment of Other Laws No. 6851, Mar. 22, 2018
- Amendment of Other Laws No. 7046, Mar. 28, 2019
- Partial Amendment No. 7199, May. 16, 2019
- Partial Amendment No. 8045, May. 20, 2021
Partial Amendment No. 7199, May. 16, 2019 | Partial Amendment No. 8045, May. 20, 2021 |
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CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1 (Purpose)
The purpose of this Ordinance is to improve the quality of life of citizens, protect ecosystems, and save energy, by providing for matters delegated by the Act on the Prevention of Light Pollution due to Artificial Lighting and other matters necessary for managing the formation of good light.
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Article 2 (Definitions)
The definitions of the terms used in this Ordinance are as follows: <Amended by Ordinance No. 7199, May 16, 2019>
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Article 2 (Definitions)
The terms used in this Ordinance are defined as follows: <Amended on May 16, 2019; May 20, 2021>
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Article 3 (Scope of Lighting Fixtures)
This Ordinance shall apply to any of the following lighting fixtures:
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Article 4 (Responsibilities of Mayor, etc.)
(1) The Mayor of the Seoul Metropolitan Government (hereinafter referred to as the "Mayor") shall formulate and implement policies on the prevention of light pollution, in consideration of local characteristics of districts under his or her jurisdiction, and shall provide measures, including provision of information on light pollution to the citizens of Seoul Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as "citizens"). <Amended by Ordinance No. 6302, Jul. 14, 2016>
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Article 4 (Responsibilities of Mayor)
(1) The Mayor of the Seoul Metropolitan Government (hereinafter referred to as the "Mayor") shall formulate and implement policies on the prevention of light pollution, in consideration of local characteristics of districts under his or her jurisdiction, and shall provide measures, including provision of information on light pollution to the citizens of Seoul Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as "citizens"). <Amended on Jul. 14, 2016>
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CHAPTER II FORMULATION, ETC. OF PLANS FOR PREVENTION OF LIGHT POLLUTION
Article 5 (Formulation of Plans for Prevention of Light Pollution)
(1) The Mayor shall formulate and implement a plan for the prevention of light pollution of districts under his or her jurisdiction every five years pursuant to Article 5 (1) of the Act on the Prevention of Light Pollution due to Artificial Lighting (hereinafter referred to as the "Act"). <Amended by Ordinance No. 6302, Jul. 14, 2016>
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CHAPTER II FORMULATION OF PLANS FOR PREVENTION OF LIGHT POLLUTION
Article 5 (Formulation of Plans for Prevention of Light Pollution)
(1) The Mayor shall establish and implement a plan for the prevention of light pollution in the jurisdictional area pursuant to Article 5 (1) of the Act on the Prevention of Light Pollution due to Artificial Lighting (hereinafter referred to as the "Act") within one year from the date on which the light pollution prevention plan under Article 4 (1) of the Act is established. <Amended on May 20, 2021>
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Article 6 (Designation of Lighting Environment Management Districts)
(1) The Mayor may designate lighting environment management areas as follows, to prevent light pollution and appropriately manage urban lighting:
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Article 6 (Designation of Lighting Environment Management Districts)
(1) The Mayor may designate lighting environment management areas as follows, to prevent light pollution and appropriately manage urban lighting: <Amended on May 16, 2019>
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Article 7 (Formulation of Plans for Management of Light Environment)
(1) The Mayor shall formulate a plan for the management of light environment to manage the light environment of lighting environment management districts in an eco-friendly manner, pursuant to Article 5 of the Decree.
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Article 7 (Formulation of Plans for Management of Light Environment)
(1) The Mayor shall formulate a plan for the management of light environment to manage the light environment of lighting environment management districts in an eco-friendly manner, pursuant to Article 5 of the Decree.
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Article 8 (Exemption from Application of Permissible Levels of Light Emission)
When the Mayor determines whether to approve exemption from the application of permissible levels of light emission of lighting environment management districts pursuant to Article 6 (2) of the Decree, he or she shall submit it for deliberation by the Committee.
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Article 8 (Exemption from Application of Permissible Levels of Light Emission)
When the Mayor determines whether to approve exemption from the application of permissible levels of light emission of lighting environment management districts pursuant to Article 6 (2) of the Decree, he or she shall submit it for deliberation by the Committee.
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Article 9 (Environmental Impact Assessments of Light Pollution, etc.)
(1) The Mayor shall conduct environmental impact assessments of light pollution pursuant to Article 16 of the Act and may seek advice on the following from experts in such cases:
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Article 9 (Environmental Impact Assessments of Light Pollution)
(1) The Mayor shall conduct environmental impact assessments of light pollution pursuant to Article 16 of the Act and may seek advice on the following from experts in such cases:
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CHAPTER III GOOD LIGHT COMMITTEE
Article 10 (Good Light Committee)
The Mayor shall establish the Good Light Committee of the Seoul Metropolitan Government (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee") pursuant to Article 7 (1) of the Act to deliberate on important matters regarding light pollution control.
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CHAPTER III GOOD LIGHT COMMITTEE
Article 10 (Good Light Committee)
The Mayor shall establish the Good Light Committee of the Seoul Metropolitan Government (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee") pursuant to Article 7 (1) of the Act to deliberate on important matters regarding light pollution control.
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Article 11 (Functions of Committee)
The Committee shall deliberate on the following:
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Article 11 (Functions of Committee)
The Committee shall deliberate on the following:
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Article 12 (Composition of Committee)
(1) The Committee shall be comprised of a minimum of 25 and a maximum of 50 members, including one chairperson and one vice-chairperson.
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Article 12 (Composition of Committee)
(1) The Committee shall be comprised of a minimum of 25 and a maximum of 50 members, including one chairperson and one vice-chairperson.
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Article 13 ( Disqualification of and Abstention by Committee Members)
(1) If a member falls under any of the following, the Committee shall disqualify him or her from deliberating and rendering advice on the relevant agenda item:
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Article 13 (Exclusion of and Abstention by Committee Members)
(1) If a member falls under any of the following, the Committee shall disqualify him or her from deliberating and rendering advice on the relevant agenda item:
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Article 14 (Dismissal of Committee Members)
In any of the following cases, the Mayor may dismiss a committee member from office even before the committee member's term of office expires; and the term of office of the committee member newly commissioned to fill a vacancy shall correspond to his or her predecessor's remaining term of office: <Amended by Ordinance No. 6302, Jul. 14, 2016>
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Article 14 (Dismissal of Committee Members)
In any of the following cases, the Mayor may dismiss a committee member from office even before the committee member's term of office expires; and the term of office of the committee member newly commissioned to fill a vacancy shall correspond to his or her predecessor's remaining term of office: <Amended on Jul. 14, 2016>
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Article 15 (Duties, etc. of Chairperson)
(1) The chairperson shall represent the Committee and administer all affairs thereof.
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Article 15 (Duties of Chairperson)
(1) The chairperson shall represent the Committee and administer all affairs thereof.
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Article 16 (Operation, etc. of Committee)
(1) The chairperson shall convene and preside over meetings of the Committee.
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Article 16 (Operation of Committee)
(1) The chairperson shall convene and preside over meetings of the Committee.
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Article 17 (Duty of Confidentiality)
Neither members of the Committee nor other persons involved in any affair of the Committee shall divulge confidential information they have learned in the course of performing their duties.
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Article 17 (Duty of Confidentiality)
Neither members of the Committee nor other persons involved in any affair of the Committee shall divulge confidential information they have learned in the course of performing their duties.
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Article 18 (Request for Cooperation, etc.)
The Committee may, if deemed necessary for performing its duties, summon relevant public officials, experts, interested persons, and other persons to attend a meeting to hear their opinions or may request relevant institutions or organizations to provide necessary documents.
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Article 18 (Request for Cooperation)
The Committee may, if deemed necessary for performing its duties, summon relevant public officials, experts, interested persons, and other persons to attend a meeting to hear their opinions or may request relevant institutions or organizations to provide necessary documents.
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Article 19 (Allowances)
The Committee may reimburse committee members, experts, and other persons who attend a meeting of the Committee for actual expenses, including allowances and travel expense, within the budget: Provided, That the foregoing shall not apply to public officials who attend a meeting in direct connection with their duties. <Amended by Ordinance No. 6302, Jul. 14, 2016>
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Article 19 (Allowances)
The Committee may reimburse committee members, experts, and other persons who attend a meeting of the Committee for actual expenses, including allowances and travel expense, within the budget: Provided, That the foregoing shall not apply to public officials who attend a meeting in direct connection with their duties. <Amended on Jul. 14, 2016>
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Article 20 (Operating Rules)
Except as provided in this Ordinance, matters regarding the operation of the Committee shall be determined by the chairperson, subject to resolution by the Committee.
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Article 20 (Operating Rules)
Except as provided in this Ordinance, matters regarding the operation of the Committee shall be determined by the chairperson, subject to resolution by the Committee.
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CHAPTER IV MANAGEMENT OF FORMATION OF GOOD LIGHT
Article 21 (Night Landscape Plans and Night Landscape Guidelines)
The Mayor shall formulate night landscape plans and night landscape guidelines to prevent light pollution, such as glare and an intrusive light emitted from outdoor lighting fixtures, and to form good light.
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CHAPTER IV MANAGEMENT OF FORMATION OF GOOD LIGHT
Article 21 (Night Landscape Plans and Night Landscape Guidelines)
The Mayor shall formulate night landscape plans and night landscape guidelines to prevent light pollution, such as glare and an intrusive light emitted from outdoor lighting fixtures, and to form good light.
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Article 22 (Formulation, etc. of Lighting Plans)
(1) Any person who intends to install, improve, or add lighting fixtures under subparagraphs 1 and 3 of Article 3 shall formulate a lighting plan that reflects the standards for installation and management of lighting fixtures under Article 15 of the Act, the standards for permissible levels of light emission under Article 6 (1) of the Enforcement Rules of the Act, and the night landscape guidelines under Article 21, before installing any lighting fixture. <Amended by Ordinance No. 6302, Jul. 14, 2016>
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Article 22 (Formulation of Lighting Plans)
(1) Any person who intends to install, improve, or add lighting fixtures under subparagraphs 1 and 3 of Article 3 shall formulate a lighting plan that reflects the standards for installation and management of lighting fixtures under Article 15 of the Act, the standards for permissible levels of light emission under Article 6 (1) of the Enforcement Rules of the Act, and the night landscape guidelines under Article 21, before installing any lighting fixture. <Amended on Jul. 14, 2016>
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Article 22-2 (Correlated Color Temperature and Color Rendering of Lighting)
The Mayor shall ensure that a lighting plan reflects the correlated color temperature and color rendering of lighting, taking into account users’ safety, night environment, local characteristics, and other factors.
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Article 22-2 (Correlated Color Temperature and Color Rendering of Lighting)
The Mayor shall ensure that a lighting plan reflects the correlated color temperature and color rendering of lighting, taking into account users' safety, night environment, local characteristics, and other factors.
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Article 23 (Management of Formation of Good Light, etc.)
(1) Any person who intends to install and manage lighting fixtures in outdoor space shall observe standards for installation and management of lighting fixtures under Article 15 of the Act, permissible levels of light emissions under Article 6 (1) of the Enforcement Rules of the Act, and night landscape guidelines under Article 12, to form good light. <Amended by Ordinance No. 6302, Jul. 14, 2016>
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Article 23 (Management of Formation of Good Light)
(1) Any person who intends to install and manage lighting fixtures in outdoor space shall observe standards for installation and management of lighting fixtures under Article 15 of the Act, permissible levels of light emissions under Article 6 (1) of the Enforcement Rules of the Act, and night landscape guidelines under Article 21, to form good light. <Amended on Jul. 14, 2016>
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Article 24 (Management of Turning on and off Lights)
(1) Spatial lighting such as street lighting, security lighting in residential areas, and lighting in parks shall be collectively or individually managed so that they are turned on 15 minutes after sunset and off 15 minutes before sunrise: Provided, That where changes in weather conditions such as fog or rainfall are likely to cause harm to citizens’ safety, a management agency may adjust the time to turn on and off lights.
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Article 24 (Management of Turning on and off Lights)
(1) Spatial lighting such as street lighting, security lighting in residential areas, and lighting in parks shall be collectively or individually managed so that they are turned on 15 minutes after sunset and off 15 minutes before sunrise: Provided, That where changes in weather conditions such as fog or rainfall are likely to cause harm to citizens' safety, a management agency may adjust the time to turn on and off lights.
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Article 25 (Maintenance of Uniform Levels of Brightness of Street Lighting)
The Mayor shall endeavor to maintain the uniform level of brightness (referring to the uniform level of luminance distribution) of street lighting meeting standards for street lighting under the Korean Industrial Standards, for the maintenance of the pleasant road traffic environment and the safety of drivers.
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Article 25 (Maintenance of Uniform Levels of Brightness of Street Lighting)
The Mayor shall endeavor to maintain the uniform level of brightness (referring to the uniform level of luminance distribution) of street lighting meeting standards for street lighting under the Korean Industrial Standards, for the maintenance of the pleasant road traffic environment and the safety of drivers.
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CHAPTER V SUPPORT SYSTEM
Article 26 (Lighting Support Programs)
(1) The Mayor may provide administrative and financial support to persons who improve or upgrade the following lighting facilities and night landscape: <Amended by Ordinance No. 7199, May 16, 2019>
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CHAPTER V SUPPORT SYSTEM
Article 26 (Lighting Support Programs)
(1) The Mayor may provide administrative and financial support to persons who improve or upgrade the following lighting facilities and night landscape: <Amended on May 16, 2019>
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Article 27 (Selection of Winners of Good Lighting Prizes and Award-Winning Works from Light Pollution Photography Contests, etc.)
(1) The Mayor may select persons who have made an outstanding contribution to preventing light pollution and forming outstanding decorative lighting, as well as prize-winning works from a light pollution photography contest, to award winners.
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Article 27 (Selection of Winners of Good Lighting Prizes and Award-Winning Works from Light Pollution Photography Contests)
(1) The Mayor may select persons who have made an outstanding contribution to preventing light pollution and forming outstanding decorative lighting, as well as prize-winning works from a light pollution photography contest, to award winners.
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ADDENDUM |
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Facilities Subject to Deliberation by the Good Light Committee (pursuant to Article 22 (2)) |
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