Miami-Dade County addresses light trespass through its nuisance provisions. Exterior lighting that unreasonably intrudes on neighboring properties may constitute a nuisance. New development must comply with Chapter 18A landscape and lighting standards.
Miami-Dade County does not have a standalone dark-sky ordinance but addresses light trespass through general nuisance provisions and development standards. Exterior lighting on commercial and residential properties that unreasonably intrudes on neighboring properties may constitute a nuisance enforceable under county code. Chapter 18A Landscaping Ordinance includes lighting standards for new development requiring shielded fixtures and appropriate placement. Commercial and industrial properties must direct lighting away from residential areas. Sea turtle nesting season (March through October) imposes additional coastal lighting restrictions to protect nesting and hatching turtles under FWC regulations.
Light trespass complaints may trigger nuisance enforcement. Non-compliant commercial lighting is a code violation. Sea turtle lighting violations carry state penalties under FWC rules.
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