§ 72-162. Definition of terms.

For the purpose of this article, certain words and terms used herein shall be defined as follows:

Artificial light: Any source of interior or exterior light other than the sun or the moon.

Decorative lighting: Non-essential accent lighting, such as up-lighting, for landscaping or structures.

Direct light: Any artificial light with a source that is directly visible to the observer.

Exterior light: Any artificial light source outside or on the exterior of a structure or building.

Hatchling: Any species of marine turtle, within or outside of a nest that has recently hatched from an egg.

Indirect light: Any artificial light with a source that is not directly visible to the observer. This may be described as the glow observed from an artificial light.

Interior light: Any light source inside of a structure or building.

Light source: The source of illumination; any device serving as a source of visible light including but not limited to light bulbs, light diodes, electronic screens or flames.

Marine turtle: Any marine-dwelling reptile of the families Cheloniidae or Dermochelyidae found in Florida waters or using the beach as nesting habitat, including the species: Caretta (loggerhead), Chelonia mydas (green), Dermochelys coriacea (leatherback), Eretmochelys imbricata (hawksbill), and Lepidochelys kempi (Kemp's ridley). For purposes of this rule, marine turtle is synonymous with sea turtle.

Nest: An area where marine turtle eggs have been naturally deposited or subsequently relocated.

Nesting and hatching season: The period from May 1 through October 31 of each year.

Lighting erected on publicly owned or leased facilities: Lights or traffic control devices located on property owned or leased by a public entity such as the state, county or city.

(Ord. No. 18-04 , § 2, 6-5-18)