Pedestrian-scaled lighting can make your neighborhood’s public spaces safer and more inviting for locals and visitors alike. These lighting features are mounted to the ground and illuminate pedestrian pathways and sidewalks. Plus, with many designs to choose from, they also provide the chance to enhance your neighborhood’s existing characteristics or architectural style.
Pedestrian-scaled lighting projects are considered Tier 3 Love Our Neighborhoods projects with the following permitting requirements.
Step One: Check if you're eligible
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Only the following types of organizations can apply:
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A nonprofit organization
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A community benefit district
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A merchants’ association
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An established community-based organization
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Your organization must have been in existence for a minimum of two years at the time of application submission.
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our project must be located within the public right of way that is under Public Works’ jurisdiction.
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Check if your project can be safely placed within the desired area by reading the “General Placement Guide” on our Helpful Documents page. Every location is different, but this will help you get started.
Step Two: Gather your documents
We will ask for:
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Your name and contact information.
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Your organization’s name and contact information.
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Your organization’s Employer Identification Number (EIN) or other proof your organization has existed for at least two calendar years. Documents that can be used to prove an organization’s existence include articles of incorporation, notes from past meetings, proof of past projects or events and financial statements.
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If your project has a sponsor, your sponsoring organization’s name and contact information.
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Your proposed project’s location.
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A general description of your proposed project.
You will need to upload:
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Your maintenance plan.
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Your construction plan and budget.
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A detailed site plan that follows these requirements:
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Be submitted in PDF, TIF or JPG format. Clearly indicate placement and dimensions of existing streets, rights of way, street trees and street structures.
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Clearly indicate where your proposed project will be within the site and its distance from existing elements.
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For more complex projects that require excavation, construction or structural work, detailed civil engineering drawings may be required.
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Site plans with excavation and construction work should include details of other City assets (such as sewer lines or curb ramps).
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If available, please include information about any materials you plan on using on this project.
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If you are using a prefabricated or mass-manufactured product, please include the specific product’s name as well as the manufacturer’s specification sheet for that product.
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Images of your proposed site. Please show the site’s dimensions on the photo and label any existing structures.
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Step Three: Start your application
Your application will take 30 to 45 minutes to fill out.
What to expect after you apply:
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Public Works will contact you for additional or clarifying information.
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For your project to be fully approved, Public Works will schedule a public hearing about its design and installation. Prior to the hearing, you will need to notify your neighbors of the upcoming hearing and planned project.
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Once your project is approved, you will need to provide a maintenance endowment.
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You will be required to sign a Maintenance and Liability Agreement for your project based on your Maintenance Plan.