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FEB 10 1937 BOOK U Y uu?61 Scurlock pointed that we still would have to go through an involved process. He believed that while 900 of the people will comply with the restrictions, the other 10% will not, no matter what we do. Robert Keating, Director of Planning & Development, emphasized that the Audubon Society has indicated that they will- assist ily assist by checking for lighting violations during the turtle season. Chairman Scurlock suggested setting up a beachfront survey for the beginning of turtle season, and sending out appropriate notices on violations. Commissioner Eggert felt that most people will want to comply as they feel very protective of the turtles. Commissioner Bowman pointed out that Indian River Shores has a very fine ordinance and the Audubon Society was invited up there last turtle season to make a check and found only a couple of violations, which were corrected. Director Keating stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission did make one change in.the ordinance in that existing development does not have to make any physical changes, because in most cases draperies can be pulled or the lights simply turned off. However, it was felt that the lights in public parks and public accesses should be shielded. Director Keating did not know to what extent that would impact the County parks or how many of those lights involve the City of Vero Beach. Chairman Scurlock felt that raised the question of whether our ordinance is more restrictive than the City's, but Attorney Vitunac advised that the City would have to take an active step to get out of our ordinance. Commissioner Bird felt that while it is very worthwhile to protect the environment, particularly endangered species, he hoped what we are creating here allows enough lighting in those beachfront areas to provide for the security and protection of 20