Seminole's Land Development Code regulates outdoor lighting to minimize glare, light trespass, and skyglow. Coastal proximity to sea turtle nesting areas triggers additional Florida Fish and Wildlife lighting standards during nesting season.
Seminole's Land Development Code requires non-residential outdoor lighting to be shielded, downward-directed, and designed to prevent light spillage onto adjacent properties or public rights-of-way. Although Seminole is inland from the Gulf beaches, properties near coastal areas in greater Pinellas County must comply with sea turtle protection lighting between May 1 and October 31 under FWC rules and local coastal ordinances. Full cutoff fixtures, low-wattage amber LEDs, and motion-activated controls are encouraged. Commercial parking lots and signage have specific photometric requirements during site plan review.
Code enforcement issues notices of violation with corrective deadlines; daily fines up to $250 may accrue for non-compliant fixtures left uncorrected.
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