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Section 4. so that the light source or any reflective surface of the light is not visible from the beach; IV. That cannot be bought into compliance '.'/ith the provision of these standards. F. Publicly-owned lighting. Streetlights, existing lighting at parks, publicly owned parking facilities and publicly owned walkways shall be subjected to the following: (1) Lighting at parks, publicly owned parking facilities and publicly owned walkways shall be shielded or shaded during nighttime hours of nesting season so that such lighting does not illuminate the beach and visibility is reduced from the beach. Such shielding or shading shall not create a safety hazard for pedestrians. G. Unlawful to kill, molest, or injure turtles. In accordance with F.S. Ch. 370 and the U.S. Endangered Species Act of 1973, it shall be unlawful for any person to kill, molest, harass, or cause direct or indirect injury to a species of marine turtle in the City of Sunny Isles Beach or within its jurisdictional waters. It shall be unlawful to collect or possess any part of a marine turtle, turtle nest and/or egg( s). The City of Sunny Isles Beach will cooperate with appropriate state and federal agencies in prosecuting violations of the Act. Enforcement and Penalties. (a) The provisions of this Ordinance shall be enforced in accordance with Chapter 14 of the Code of the City of Sunny Isles Beach. The Community Development Department shall be responsible for the enforcement of the provisions of this Ordinance. (b) Other person or persons responsible for lighting or management of the property may also be served with notice if determined appropriate by the city administration. Upon refusal, failure or neglect of the person or persons served with a notice of violation to cure the violation within ten days of such notice, or when the violator or the violator's representatives do not appear at the hearing granted pursuant to this Code, or when an order finding a violation is entered against the violator, the enforcing agency shall notify the property owner, in writing, ofthe extemallighting source causing the violation, and possible liens that may be imposed until compliance is obtained. (c) No permit may be issued by the City of Sunny Isles Beach to improve or expand any facility constructed or modified in violation of this Ordinance until the violation has been corrected, and all associated code enforcement fees are collected. (d) Violations of this section shall be deemed an infraction and subject to 6