§ 6-80. Purpose of article.

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The purpose of this article is to implement the provisions of Section 161.163, Florida Statutes, which requires the State of Florida to designate coastal areas utilized, or likely to be utilized, by sea turtles for nesting, and to establish guidelines for local government regulations that control beachfront lighting to protect hatching marine turtles.

This article is also intended to ensure that all new and existing developments, construction, properties, erected or maintained outdoor lighting does not cast glare or spill light where it may deter adult female turtles from nesting or disorient turtle hatchlings as they return to the sea from May 1 through October 31 of each year.

(Ord. No. 08-05, § 1, 9-4-2008)

                    
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