Miami Gardens does not have a specific dark sky ordinance. Outdoor lighting is regulated under the general nuisance provisions and the Florida Building Code. Excessive light that creates a nuisance for neighbors may be addressed through Code Enforcement. Sea turtle lighting protection under FWC rules does not apply as Miami Gardens is inland.
The City of Miami Gardens does not have a dedicated dark sky or outdoor lighting ordinance. Outdoor lighting on residential and commercial properties is governed by the general nuisance provisions of Chapter 16, the Zoning Code standards for commercial development, and the Florida Building Code's energy conservation requirements. Excessive exterior lighting that spills onto neighboring properties and creates a disturbance may be addressed as a nuisance through Code Enforcement. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's sea turtle lighting protection rules do not apply to Miami Gardens as the city is inland and not within designated coastal nesting areas. LED and energy-efficient lighting is encouraged but not mandated for residential properties.
Light trespass that creates a nuisance for neighbors may result in code enforcement action under Chapter 16. Commercial lighting violations are addressed under the Zoning Code.
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