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Luminaire - A complete lighting unit consisting of a light source such as a lamp or lamps and the parts that distribute the light, position and protect the light sources, and connect it to the power supply. Banding-- Any strap, linkage, ribbon, or adjustable attachment to a Local Service Provider electrical pole or Luminaire. Medallion - Anything resembling a medal in form, used as a hanging ornament on a Local Service Provider electrical pole or Luminaire. Banner - A flag, hanging tapestry cloth, standard, or informational sign attached to a Local Service Provider electrical pole or Luminaire. Downtown Sector - For the purpose of this Division, the area bounded by Graham Street to the North, Sherman Street to the South, and 3rd Streets to the East and West. Approved Subdivision - A subdivision that has a city approved Final Plat which has been recorded at the Lamar County Clerk's Office. § 10.05.336 General. (a) Street lighting refers to lighting systems installed within residential subdivisions and along collector and arterial roadways. These lighting systems are designed to provide safety lighting at intersections, roadside hazards, geometric changes, and other areas. (b) The provisions of this ordinance shall apply to street lighting only and shall not apply to site lighting associated with private development. (c) The requirements of this ordinance shall apply to only to street lighting in the City of Paris' right-of-way (ROW). Illumination of highways, tollways, and other facilities outside of the City of Paris right of way (ROW), shall be subject to the design requirements of the agency within whose authority the regulation of said highway, tollway, or other facility is entrusted. (d) Street lighting shall be provided for very light traffic in residential areas, medium traffic on collector streets, and heavy traffic on arterial streets. (e) Street lighting assemblies shall be placed to avoid blocking the visibility of traffic control devices. In all cases, lighting assemblies should be placed on the downstream end of the radius, just beyond the limit of the theoretical crosswalk. Street lighting assemblies should be located on the opposite side of the intersection from the name blades. (f) Street lights shall be installed within the right-of-way of public streets and within the easements of private streets. (g) Street lights shall be installed at all street intersections, at the end of all cul-de-sacs or dead-end streets where allowed, and at all significant changes in direction of roadways.