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TINTED GLASS: Glass modified via tinting, film or other material to reduce the inside to outside light transmittance value. § 108-16. —Applicability. A. The provisions of this Article apply to all properties that may produce artificial light directly, indirectly, or cumulatively visible from any portion of the beach, regardless of whether those properties are beachfront properties, as well as new and existing artificial lighting visible from the beach from all buildings and related infrastructure, including streetscapes, parking lots, outdoor areas, landscaping, as well as public parks and recreational areas and all other activities. B. The provisions of this Ordinance are not intended to prevent the use of any design, materials or method of installation or operation not specifically prescribed herein, Provided any such alternate has been approved. The City of Sunny Isles Beach may approve any such proposed alternate provided it: (1) Provides at least approximate equivalence to the applicable specific requirements of this Ordinance; and (2) Is otherwise satisfactory or complies with the intent of this Ordinance; and (3) Has been designed or approved by a registered lighting or electrical engineer and is supported by calculations showing that the design submitted meets that intent of the Ordinance. This sub -section shall not have the effect of waiving the lumen caps specified in this Ordinance. (4) Has been determined to meet requirements for Certified Wildlife Lighting and/or lights that meet FWC's Wildlife Lighting Guidelines, including long wavelength light sources (without the use of filters), full cut-off, and fully shielded fixtures. C. At least thirty days prior to the commencement of every sea turtle nesting season, the City of Sunny Isles Beach shall provide an annual public notice of the provisions contained in this Article. § 108-17. — Lighting Provisions. A. General. (1) The following standards for artificial light sources are intended to help minimize harmful effects of light pollution in sea turtle nesting areas. The use of Certified Wildlife Lighting will provide the highest level of protection for nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings. Certified Wildlife Lighting refers to lighting fixtures and bulbs reviewed and approved through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Wildlife Lighting Certification Process and published at https://myfwc.com/conservation/you-conserve/lighting/criteria/certified/. Certified Wildlife Lighting and/or lights that meet FWC's Wildlife Lighting Guidelines, must be installed and maintained according to the approved conditions of use to achieve the light pollution reduction objectives of this Ordinance. Page 9 of 16 484