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A. Purpose
The purpose of this section is to reduce impacts of coastal lighting on the nesting and
hatching of threatened and endangered sea turtles through restrictions, constraints and
requirements to preserve and protect sea turtles and sea turtle inhabitants. To help do
so, it is the policy of the city that no artificial light shall directly illuminate any area of the
incorporated beaches of the city.
B. Applicability
1. General
a. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 below, the standards in this
section shall apply to any coastal lighting activity in the city that has the potential to
adversely impact sea turtles.
b. If an exterior lighting standard in this section conflicts with an exterior lighting
standard in Section 155.5401, General Exterior Lighting Standards, the standard in this
section shall govern.
2. Exception
The provisions contained in this section shall not apply where the Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission or other state agency with the appropriate authority
has approved alternative lighting standards that conflict with the standards in this
section. Such approval shall be in writing and detail the standards approved. Artificial
light sources that are generated by lamps, bulbs, and other lighting sources approved
for use by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission shall not constitute a
violation of this section when properly shielded, mounted, and directed so that no
filament, bulb or glowing lens is visible from the beach. Such lighting includes, but is not
limited to:
a. Low pressure sodium (LPS) lamps of up to 35 watts;
b. Red, orange, or amber light emitting diodes (LEDs) consisting of true red,
orange, or amber diodes (not filters);
c. True read neon lamps; and
d. Long wave lighting sources that produce light measuring more than 560
nanometers on a spectroscope.
Note:
The designers should verify that the above described regulations are in effect west of the Coastal
Construction Control Line (CCCL). The garage and Pier Street are located west of the CCCL. However, Fish
and Wildlife has asked the City to observe the regulation due to the close proximity to the CCCL line.