§ 6-46. Definitions.

For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:

Artificial light means any point source of light emanating from a device made by humans, including but not limited to incandescent mercury vapor, metal halide, sodium lamps, flashlights, spotlights, streetlights, vehicular lights, construction lights, security lights, bonfires, or any light emanating from any reflective surface of the device.

Beach means that area of unconsolidated material that extends landward from the mean low-water line of the Atlantic Ocean, to the place where there is a marked change in material or physiographic form, or to the line of permanent vegetation.

Bug type bulb means any yellow colored light bulb that is marketed as being specifically treated in such a way so as to reduce the attraction of bugs to the light.

Coastal construction activities means any work or activity that is likely to have a material physical effect on existing coastal conditions or natural shore and inlet processes.

Cumulatively illuminated means illuminated by numerous artificial light sources that as a group illuminate any portion of the beach.

Directly illuminated means illuminated as a result of glowing elements, lamps, globes, or reflectors of an artificial light source which is visible to an observer on the beach.

Dune means a mound or ridge of loose sediments, usually sand-sized, lying landward of the beach and deposited by any natural or artificial mechanism.

Filmed glass means window glass that has been covered with a film such that the material has a shading coefficient of forty-five (45) percent or less, adhesive as an integral part, and has performance claims that are supported by approved testing procedures and documentation.

Floodlight means a reflector-type light fixture that is attached directly to a building and is unshielded.

Frontal dune means the first natural or artificial mound or bluff of sand that is located landward of the beach and that has sufficient vegetation, height, continuity and configuration to offer protective value.

Ground-level barrier means any vegetation, natural feature or artificial structure rising from the ground that prevents beachfront lighting from shining directly onto the beach-dune system.

Hatchling means any species of marine turtle, within or outside of a nest that has recently hatched from an egg.

Indirectly illuminated means illuminated as a result of glowing elements, lamps, globes, or reflectors of an artificial light source that is not visible to an observer on the beach.

Low-profile luminaire means a light fixture set on a base that raises the source of light no higher than forty-eight (48) inches off the ground, and designed in such a way that light is directed downward from a hooded light source.

Marine turtle means any marine-dwelling reptile of the families Cheloniidae or Dermochelyidae found in Florida waters or using the beach as a nesting habitat, including the species: Caretta caretta (loggerhead), Chelonia mydas (green), Dermochelys coriacea (leatherback), Eretmochelys imbricata (hawksbill), and Lepidochelys kempi (Kemp's ridley). For purposes of this section, marine turtle is synonymous with sea turtle.

Nest means an area where marine turtle eggs have been naturally deposited or subsequently relocated.

Nesting season means the period from March 1 through October 31 of each year.

New development means new construction and remodeling of existing structures when such remodeling includes alteration of exterior lighting.

Nighttime means the time period between sunset and sunrise within incorporated Fort Lauderdale.

Person means individuals, firms, associations, joint ventures, partnerships, estates, trusts, syndicates, fiduciaries, corporations, and all other groups or combinations.

Pole lighting means light fixture set on a base or pole that raises the source of the light higher than forty-eight (48) inches off the ground.

Solar screens means screens that are fixed installations and permanently project shade over the entire glass area of the window. The screens must be installed on the outside of the glass and must have a shading coefficient of forty-five (45) percent or less and have performance claims supported by approved testing procedures and documentation.

Tinted glass means any glass treated to achieve an industry-approved inside-to-outside light transmittal value of forty-five (45) percent or less. Such transmittance is limited to the visible spectrum (four hundred (400) to seven hundred (700) nanometers) and is measured as the percentage of light that is transmitted through the glass.

( Ord. No. C-03-9, § 1, 2-18-03 )