§ 6-51. Lighting standards for existing development.

It is the policy of the City of Fort Lauderdale that no artificial light shall illuminate any area of the incorporated beaches of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. To meet this intent, lighting of existing structures that can be seen from the beach shall be in compliance with the following:

(1)

Within six (6) months of the effective date of this division: Internal lamps and other lighting sources in rooms in single and multi-story structures with windows or glass doors facing the ocean shall be relocated so that no lighting shall be seen from the beach at nighttime during nesting season. Lights illuminating dune crosswalks of any areas westward of the dune line shall be turned off at nighttime during nesting season. Lights illuminating any buildings or associated grounds for decorative or recreational purposes shall be shielded or screened such that they are not visible from the beach at nighttime during nesting season, or shall be turned off if shielding or screening cannot be installed within the six-month period.

(2)

Within one (1) year of the effective date of this division: Window treatments shall be installed in windows and glass doors in rooms in single and multi-story structures with windows or glass doors facing the beach so that lights are not visible from the beach, or filming in compliance with this division shall be installed on the exterior of all such windows and glass doors, so that internal lights are not visible from the beach. Shade screens can be substituted for this requirement. Existing security lighting shall be screened in such a way that those lights do not illuminate the beach. Existing wall and overhead lighting on balconies and catwalks shall be fitted with screens or hoods that minimize backlighting and reduce their visibility from the beach. Installation of any new security lighting and lighting on balconies and catwalks shall comply with section 6-49 of this division.

(3)

Commercial signage facing the ocean or in the line-of-sight of the beach shall not be illuminated during nighttime hours of nesting season within eighteen (18) months of the effective date of this division.

( Ord. No. C-03-9, § 1, 2-18-03 )