St. Petersburg's lighting code under Section 16.40.070 requires shielded, downward-directed fixtures, and coastal properties must follow the Florida sea turtle model lighting ordinance during nesting season.
City of St. Petersburg Code Section 16.40.070 (Lighting) within Chapter 16 Land Development Regulations requires that all outdoor lighting be designed and installed to minimize glare, sky glow, and spill onto adjoining properties. Fixtures must be full-cutoff or fully shielded, mounted to direct light downward, and limited in intensity at the property line. Properties on or near Gulf-side beaches fall under Florida sea turtle protection rules administered through Florida Statute 161.163 and FAC 62B-55, requiring long-wavelength (amber/red) lamps, low mounting heights, shielding, and seasonal turn-off between May 1 and October 31. Compliance is reviewed at site plan approval and enforced by Codes Compliance.
Codes Compliance issues notice of violation with cure period; fines up to $250 per day for first offenses and $500 per day for repeat offenses; sea turtle violations can also draw FWC citations under FS 379.2431.
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