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FEB 10 1937 37 Boa 67 Feer ?59, 4) Dune crosswalks shall utilize low profile shielded lumi- naires; 5) Lights on balconies shall be fitted with hoods so that lights will not illuminate the beach. 6) Tinted or filmed glass shall be used in windows facing the ocean above the first floor of multi -story structures. Shade screens can be substituted for this requirement. 7) Temporary security lights at construction sites shall not be mounted more than fifteen (15) feet above the ground.. Illumination from the lights shall not spread beyond the boundary of the property being developed, and in no case shall those lights illuminate the beach. Existing Development All existing development, including single family residences would be required to conform to the following lighting restric- tions contained in the proposed ordinance: 1) Lights illuminating buildings or associated grounds for decorative or recreational purposes shall be shielded or screened such that they are not visible from the beach, or turned off after 11:00 P.M. during the period of May 1, to October•31, of each year; 2) Lights illuminating dune crosswalks of any areas oceanward of the dune line shall be turned off after 11:00 P.M. during the period of May 1, to October 31, of each year; 3) Security lighting shall be permitted throughout the night so long as low profile luminaires are used and screened in such a way that those lights do not illuminate the beach; 4) Window treatments in windows facing the ocean above the first floor of multi -story -structures are required so that interior lights do not illuminate the beach. The revised ordinance contains two major changes related to the concerns expressed by the Planning & Zoning Commission. These changes are: 1) The revised definition of "artificial lights"; 2) A new ordinance section establishing beachfront lighting inspections prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. The proposed revisions should serve to address the problems associated with the earlier draft. Artificial light is currently defined as a fixed source emanating from a manmade device. The new definition does not include flashlights and vehicular •lights. The new section relating to beachfront lighting approval establishes a method by which lighting compliance is assured for new development through on site inspection. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the proposed ordinance. 18