Charlotte County, FL
10/28/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/28/2024 12:53
Charlotte County Coastal Lighting
Charlotte County Coastal Lighting
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Oct. 28, 2024) - Charlotte County Parks & Natural Resources reminds residents and contractors that new development/re-development construction must adhere to Charlotte County coastal lighting review and inspections per Sea Turtle Ordinance 98-41. The following requirements must be met:
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Any light visible from the beach needs to be an approved FWC lighting fixture. This means fully shielded, downward directed, and fitted with a certified sea turtle approved bulb.
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Tinted glass or film must have a visual transmittance (VT) value or 0.45 (45%) or less. This includes the seaward and shore perpendicular sides of structure.
In addition, mount fixtures should be kept low and use the lowest bulb wattage necessary. Bulbs must be amber, orange, or red which produce wavelengths of 560 nm or greater.
Additional Resources and Beachfront Lighting Guidelines:
For information, contact Alexandria Grant at 941-613-3218 or [email protected]
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