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.