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Satellite Beach Recreation Department
David R. Schechter Community Center Office Hours 1089 South Patrick Drive Monday - Friday Satellite Beach, FL 32937 8:30 am - 6:00 pm (321) 773-6458 |
revised 9/18/2007 |
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Sea Turtle Protective Lighting Sea Turtle Code Sec. 30-546
a) The following provisions shall apply during sea-turtle nesting season (May 1 through October 31): (1) Exterior artificial lighting shall be shielded so that the source of light, including any translucent covering, is not visible from any point lower than five feet above any point on the beach. Light fixtures made nonconforming by this section shall be made conforming when the fixtures are replaced for any reason.
(2)Campfires, bonfires, and flashlights without red filters or red LED light sources are prohibited on the beach.
Please hang no exterior lights on the rear deck nor the use of tiki torches during turtle season. Walk to the beach to verify no lights can be seen from the waters edge. Any fines imposed will be charged against the permit holder |