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Exemptions to uplight and light trespass requirements The following exterior lighting is exempt from the requirements, provided it is controlled separately from the nonexempt lighting:

• Specialized signal, directional, and marker lighting for transportation.

• Lighting used solely for façade and landscape lighting in MLO lighting zones 3 and 4 and that is automatically turned off from midnight until 6 a.m.

• Lighting for theatrical purposes for stage, film, and video performances.

• Government-mandated roadway lighting.

• Lighting for hospital emergency departments, including associated helipads.

• Lighting for the national flag in lighting zones 2, 3, or 4.

• Internally illuminated exterior signage.

U.S. Green Building Council LEED v5 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, November 2025 Edition 53