Definitions for Illuminance and Luminance Design Values Table
Commercial.
That portion of
a municipality in a business development where ordinarily there
are large numbers of pedestrians and a heavy demand for parking
space during periods of peak traffic or a sustained high pedestrian
volume and a continuously heavy demand for off-street parking space
during business hours. This definition applies to densely developed
business areas outside of, as well as those that are within, the
central part of a municipality.Intermediate.
That portion
of a municipality which is outside of a downtown area but generally
within the zone of influence of a business or industrial development,
often characterized by moderately heavy nighttime pedestrian traffic
and a somewhat lower parking turnover than is found in a commercial
area. This definition includes densely developed apartment areas,
hospitals, public libraries, and neighborhood recreational centers.Residential.
A residential
development, or a mixture of residential and commercial establishments,
characterized by few pedestrians and a low parking demand or turnover
at night. This definition includes areas with single family homes,
townhouses, and/or small apartments. Regional parks, cemeteries,
and vacant lands are also included.Principal Arterial.
A roadway
with high mobility and limited access. Principal arterials include
freeways with full control of access and divided highways with partial
control of access.Minor Arterial.
A roadway with
moderate mobility and limited access. Minor arterials interconnect
principal arterials and primarily serve through traffic.Collector.
A roadway with moderate
mobility and moderate access. Collectors connect local roads to
arterials.Local.
A roadway with high
access and limited mobility. Local streets permit access to abutting
land.