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and south of your property, as well as from directly east. Observations should also be made from <br /> locations low (near the water line) and high (near the dune) on the beach. If you are able to see <br /> the source of light(e.g., light bulb) within a fixture, that light is likely to cause problems for sea <br /> turtles. <br /> Under a 1992 fine schedule approved by county resolution, failure to correct the above referenced <br /> violation (s)can result in citations assessed at $50.00 for each day of the violation after a warning <br /> notice has been issued with 24 hours to comply. Indian River County can also bring sea turtle <br /> lighting violations before the code enforcement board,which can enter an order and fines(usually <br /> $100 per day) if compliance is not achieved by a board-established compliance date. Be advised <br /> that property owners are ultimately responsible for the actions of anyone on their proyerty <br /> that violates lighting restrictions including guests and renters and property owners will be <br /> subject to penalties accordingly. <br /> Indian River County has the privilege of being one of the most important sea turtle nesting areas <br /> in the Western Hemisphere. In addition, the county has a federally mandated Habitat <br /> Conservation Plan (HCP) for Sea Turtles in accordance with its permit to help protect beachfront <br /> homes from storm erosion. The.reduction of lighting impacts on nesting turtles is a part of the <br /> County's HCP. Therefore, your cooperation in minimizing beachfront lighting is greatly <br /> appreciated. <br /> If you have any questions concerning sea turtle regulations, please do not hesitate to call the <br /> Indian River County Environmental Planning and Code Enforcement Division at(772)226-1249. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Roland M. DeBlois, AICP <br /> Chief, Environmental Planning <br /> I <br /> ATTACHMENT 4 <br /> 243 <br />