Field Lights Good Neighbor Plan

As part of its approval of the athletic field lights, Marin Catholic will operate under the following regulations:

Marin Catholic shall operate the field lights no more than 135 total days in a calendar year.
No usage of field lights on Sundays.
No usage of field lights in the mornings.
Music shall be prohibited during practice for any level sport using the field lights.
Outside groups and organizations are prohibited from using the field lighting system.
Field lights shall be used under the following conditions:
- Competitive field lights concluding at approximately 9:30pm shall be limited to ten total days in a calendar year.
- Competitive field lights concluding at approximately 8:15pm shall be limited to fifty-five total days in a calendar year.
- Practice field lights concluding at 7:15pm shall be limited to forty-five total days in a calendar year.
- Practice field lights concluding at 9:15pm shall be limited to twenty-five total days in a calendar year.

Game Schedule for Field Lights Usage:

By August 1 of each calendar year, MC shall post a tentative lighting schedule. MC shall monitor and document the number and schedule of lighted events throughout the calendar year and provide a detailed summary of actual light usage by July 30 of each calendar year. 2025-26 Game Schedule (TBD)
Ensuring Agreed Upon Light Usage: Marin Catholic shall task its Assistant Principal for Athletics to ensure usage of the lights are consistent with defined usage levels. In the event of extenuating circumstances during a game, such as a lengthy injury delay or overtime session, Marin Catholic shall make best efforts to turn off the field lights as soon as possible.

Semi-Annual Neighbor Meetings:

Meeting schedule to be determined after consultation with neighborhood representatives.
The purpose of these meetings will be to review the field light usage schedule and address any issues. In advance of meetings, Marin Catholic will make best efforts to notify neighbors, including notifications via the Greenbrae Property Owners Association, social media, Marin Catholic's website, and an opt-in email database.

Phone Line/ Email for Field Lights Questions or Concerns:
415-464-3821 or goodneighbor@marincatholic.org.

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