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(e) Provide shields for fixtures visible from the beach and not practical to immediately be replaced. Beachside shields are to cover 270 degrees and extend below the bottom edge of the fixture on the seaward side so that the light source or any reflective surface of the light fixture is not visible from the beach; u Replace pole lamps with low -profile, low-level luminaries so that the light source or any reflective surface of the light fixture is not visible from the beach; IL Plant or improve vegetation buffers between the light source and the beach to screen light from the beach; Construct a ground level barrier landward of the beach and frontal dune to shield light sources from the beach. Ground -level barriers are to be considered a last resort when no other remediation of the light source is feasible. Ground level barriers may be subject to state coastal construction control line regulations under section 161.053, Florida Statutes, and must not interfere with sea turtle nesting or hatchling emergence, or cause short- or long- term damage to the beach and dune system; u Permanently remove or permanently disable any fixture which cannot be brought into compliance with the provisions of these standards. (2) Commercial properties, the common elements of residential condominiums, and the common areas of hotels, apartment -hotels, and residential apartments shall take one or more of the following measures to minimize the interior light emanating from doors and windows within line -of -sight of the beach: (a) Apply window tint or film that meets the light transmittance standards for tinted glass; Rearrange lamps and other moveable fixtures away from windows; (c) Use opaque shades or room darkening window treatments (e.g., blinds, curtains, screens) to shield interior lights from the beach. (3) Individually owned condominium units, individually rented apartment units, and the guest rooms of hotels and apartment -hotels are encouraged to reduce, minimize, or eliminate the negative effects of existing interior lighting visible from the beach at nighttime through the following measures: (a) Turn off or dim all unnecessary lights; ll Apply window tint or film that meets the light transmittance standards for tinted glass; (c) Rearrange lamps and other moveable fixtures away from windows; u Use opaque shades or room darkening window treatments (e.g., blinds, curtains, screens) to shield interior lights from the beach. H. Pier Structures. (1) Lighting of pier structures projecting over the beach or over water shall be long wavelength, downward- directed, and fully shielded. ll Lighting of pier structures projecting over the beach, or over water, shall be mounted no higher than 42 inches above the deck surface. These shall be directed onto the deck surface only, preventing light pollution or light spillage beyond the walking surface. Page 13 of 16 488