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the people who live there and that we don't create some very dark situations. Commissioner Bird asked about window tinting from the second floor and above, and Commissioner Eggert pointed out that most new buildings already have tinted windows on the.east side of the buildings because of the intensity of the sun. Commissioner Bowman stated that most turtles hatch between 11 p.m. and the early morning. Further, she had some concern about pedestrian safety for those people walking on the beach at night. Referring to page 5 of the ordinance, under paragraph 2, where it reads: "Lights illuminating dune crosswalks of any areas oceanward of the dune line shall be turned off after 11 p.m. She believed that people would get caught down there in the dark, and suggested that the requirement be changed to shield those lights instead. Director Keating explained that'this particular provision relates to existing development, there .is another specification for new development very close to what Commissioner Bowman has suggested. The idea was to try not to impose any additional costs or needs to retrofit to existing development by giving them the option of turning the lights off. Commissioner Bowman also wished to see the ordinance include the option of having people put their lights on timers. Attorney Vitunac advised that the proposed ordinance would be applicable only to the unincorporated areas of the county, and the Board discussed changing the terms of the ordinance so that the City of Vero Beach would have to take steps to opt out. Commissioner Scurlock suggested sending a letter to the various municipalities encouraging them to pass an ordinance of their own. It was noted that Indian River Shores has an excellent one already, and Attorney Vitunac believed the City of Vero Beach has one also because they have to comply with the turtle protection requirements in the Hutchinson Island Management Plan. FEB 10 1987 21 BOOK 6 7 F',hGE ��