Satellite Beach, FL Outdoor Lighting: Light Trespass & Shielding (2026)
Key Facts
- Core standard
- lighting positioned to prevent glare or spillover onto neighbors
- Cross-referenced rule
- Sec. 30-546 sea turtle protective lighting
- Nesting season
- May 1 through October 31
- Beach shielding standard
- not visible below 5 ft above the beach
Summary
City Code Section 30-557 in the City of Satellite Beach requires all exterior lighting to be positioned so it does not glare or spill over onto adjacent properties, and to comply with the separate sea-turtle protective lighting standard for beachfront properties during nesting season.
All exterior lighting shall be positioned to prevent glare or spillover onto adjacent properties and be in compliance with section 30-546, "sea turtle protective lighting".
Full Breakdown
" That section requires, during nesting season from May 1 through October 31, that exterior artificial lighting be shielded so the light source, including any translucent cover, is not visible from any point lower than five feet above the beach; fixtures made nonconforming by the rule must be brought into compliance whenever they are replaced. The same section bans campfires, bonfires, and flashlights without red filters or red LED sources on the beach during nesting season, and requires parking areas and roadways to be designed so vehicle headlights do not directly or indirectly illuminate the beach or ocean, using berms, vegetation, or other physical barriers to block illumination where feasible.
Read together, Section 30-557 gives the building official and code enforcement a general glare-and-spillover standard usable against any property's yard or security lighting, while Section 30-546 supplies the stricter, season-specific shielding standard for anything within line of sight of the beach.
Violations & Fines
Exterior lighting that glares or spills onto a neighboring property violates Section 30-557; beachfront lighting visible from the beach during nesting season, or an unshielded headlight source, additionally violates Section 30-546. Where no specific penalty applies, Code Section 1-13 sets the citywide default of a fine up to $500.00, up to 60 days imprisonment, or both, per day of continuing violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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