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(3) As an exception to C.(1) above, non -egress outdoor lighting may be installed landward of buildings or other opaque structures provided that they are fitted with long wavelength light sources and are not directly, indirectly, or cumulatively visible from any portion of the beach. (4) Internally or externally lighted signs shall not be located on the seaward and shore -perpendicular sides of any structures, and shall not produce light that is directly, indirectly, or cumulatively visible from any portion of the beach. (5) Ponds and fountains on the seaward and shore -perpendicular sides of any structures shall not produce light that is directly, indirectly, or cumulatively visible from any portion of the beach. Fire pits located on the seaward and shore -perpendicular sides of any structure shall be shielded with an opaque structure or partition, and positioned such that the flame is not directly, indirectly, or cumulatively visible from any portion of the beach. Bonfires and bonfire pits are prohibited within sea turtle nesting habitat during sea turtle nesting season. Televisions or other illuminated screens shall be located landward of the dune and shall be shielded or positioned such that they are not directly, indirectly, or cumulatively visible from the beach. D. Parking Areas and Roadways. (1) All lighting of parking areas and roadways shall be long wavelength, downward directed, full cutoff, fully shielded, and mounted to the minimum level required to maintain compliance with federal, state and local law. (2) Parking area and roadway lighting shall be shielded from the beach via vegetation, natural features, or artificial structures rising from the ground. These shall prevent artificial light sources, including but not limited to vehicular headlights, from producing light that is directly, indirectly, or cumulatively visible from any portion of the beach. (3) Lighting of roadways and parking areas shall produce no more lighting than the minimum requirement as outlined by federal, state and local law. j� Lighting of parking areas and roadways shall consist of either: (a) Ground -level downward -directed fixtures, equipped with interior dark - colored, non -reflective baffles or louvers, mounted either with a wall mount, on walls or piles, facing away from the beach; or Bollard -type fixtures, which do not extend more than 42 inches above the adiacent floor or deck, measured from the bottom of fixture, equipped with downward -directed louvers that completely hide the light source, and externally shielded on the side facing the beach; or (c) Pole -Mounted Lights, if required, shall adhere to the restrictions located in subsection D.(5) below. (5) Pole -mounted lights shall only be used in parking areas and roadways when mounting the lights at lower elevations cannot practicably comply with minimum light levels set forth in applicable federal and state laws designed to protect Public safety. If required, pole -mounted lights shall be: ,(a) Located on the landward sides of buildings and shall not produce light that is directly, indirectly, or cumulatively visible from any portion of the beach; Page 11 of 16 486