Sea Turtle Protection Ordinances
The state of Florida implemented Section 161.163, Florida Statutes, which requires the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to designate coastal areas utilized, or likely to be utilized, by sea turtles for nesting, and to establish guidelines for local government regulations that control beachfront lighting to protect hatching sea turtles. Read the model lighting ordinance in Chapter 62B-55 to learn more.
See if your county or municipality has adopted a lighting ordinance. You can use the interactive map to search for your municipality and county OR print the static map which has each county and municipality listed.
Bay
| County/Municipality | Date Adopted/Updated | Ordinance/Code | Code Enforcement Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay County | 2002/2009 |
Cecilia James cjames@baycountyfl.gov |
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| Mexico Beach | 2001 |
Kathy Lyons k.lyons@mexicobeachfl.gov |
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| Panama City Beach | 2009 |
Lanie Smith codeenforcement@pcb.gov |
Brevard
| County/Municipality | Date Adopted/Updated | Ordinance/Code | Code Enforcement Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brevard County | 1985/1990/1993 |
Jeff Cooke jeff.cooke@brevardfl.gov |
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| Cape Canaveral | 1990 |
Jerrol Coats j.coats@capecanaveral.gov |
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| Cocoa Beach | 1986 |
Danielle Crawford kacee.crawford@cityofcocoabeach.com |
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| Indialantic | 1986 |
Clifford Stokes ksheppard@indialantic.com |
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| Indian Harbor Beach | 1987 |
Linda Johnson l.johnson@indianharbour.org |
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| Melbourne Beach | 1986 |
Robert Trantham code@melbournebeachfl.org |
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| Satellite Beach | 1990/1993 |
Krista Ellingson k.ellingson@satellitebeach.gov |
Broward
| County/Municipality | Date Adopted/Updated | Ordinance/Code | Code Enforcement Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broward County | 1989 |
Gerald Henry ghenry@broward.org |
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| Dania Beach | 2011 |
Barbara Urow burow@daniabeachfl.gov |
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| Deerfield Beach | 2000 |
Roy Davis rodavis@deerfield-beach.com |
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| Fort Lauderdale | 2003 |
Porshia Garcia pgarcia@fortlauderdale.gov |
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| Hallandale Beach | 2001 |
Corrinne Yoder cyoder@cohb.org |
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| Hillsboro Beach | 2007 |
Bernard Pita bpita@cgasolutions.com |
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| Hollywood | 2001 |
Roy Robinson codecompliance@hollywoodfl.org |
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| Lauderdale By The Sea | 2002 |
Terry-Ann Boyd terry-annb@lbts-fl.gov |
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| Pompano Beach | 1999 |
Mario Sotolongo mario.sotolongo@copbfl.com |
Charlotte
| County/Municipality | Date Adopted/Updated | Ordinance/Code | Code Enforcement Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte County | 1989/1998 |
Lynette Auger |
Collier
| County/Municipality | Date Adopted/Updated | Ordinance/Code | Code Enforcement Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collier County | 1988/1992 |
Maura Kraus |
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| Marco Island | 1998 |
Nancy Richie |
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| Naples | 1982/1995 |
Monique Barnhart |
Duval
| County/Municipality | Date Adopted/Updated | Ordinance/Code | Code Enforcement Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Beach | 2017 |
Angela Irizarry |
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| Jacksonville Beach | 2000 |
Colleen Klimtzak |
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| Neptune Beach | 1999 |
John Webber |
Escambia
| County/Municipality | Date Adopted/Updated | Ordinance/Code | Code Enforcement Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escambia County | 2013 |
Tim Day |
Flagler
| County/Municipality | Date Adopted/Updated | Ordinance/Code | Code Enforcement Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagler Beach | 1987/2000 |
Elaine Cowart |
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| Flagler County | 2001 |
Scott Simon |
Franklin
| County/Municipality | Date Adopted/Updated | Ordinance/Code | Code Enforcement Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | 1998 |
Cortni Bankston |
Gulf
| County/Municipality | Date Adopted/Updated | Ordinance/Code | Code Enforcement Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf County | 2001 |
Trevor Seay |
Hillsborough
| County/Municipality | Date Adopted/Updated | Ordinance/Code | Code Enforcement Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough County |
No Lighting Ordinance |
Indian River
| County/Municipality | Date Adopted/Updated | Ordinance/Code | Code Enforcement Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian River County | 1987/1994 |
Andy Sobsczak |
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| Indian River Shores | 1986/2000 |
Charlene Hall |
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| Orchid | 1993 |
Deb Branwell |
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| Vero Beach | 1990/1993 |
North Zone: South Zone: |
Lee
| County/Municipality | Date Adopted/Updated | Ordinance/Code | Code Enforcement Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonita Springs | 2001 |
Laura Gibson |
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| Fort Myers Beach | 1989/1998 |
Chadd Chustz, |
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| Lee County | 1989/1998 |
Carol Lis |
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| Sanibel | 1997/2000 |
James Evans and Holly Downing |
Manatee
| County/Municipality | Date Adopted/Updated | Ordinance/Code | Code Enforcement Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Maria Island | 2003 |
Gerry Rathvon |
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| Bradenton Beach | 1998/2005 |
Gail Garneau or |
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| Holmes Beach | 1987 |
James (JT) Thomas |
Martin
| County/Municipality | Date Adopted/Updated | Ordinance/Code | Code Enforcement Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin County | 1988 |
Phil Owen |
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| Town of Jupiter Island | 1992 |
Joe Connolly |
Miami-Dade
| County/Municipality | Date Adopted/Updated | Ordinance/Code | Code Enforcement Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Beach | 1997 |
Yovani Diaz |
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| Miami Beach | 2006 |
Yanira Pineda Hernan Cardeno |
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| Sunny Isles Beach | 2009 |
Helena Forbes |
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| Surfside | 2018 |
Alan Graham |
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| Village of Key Biscayne | 2009 |
Mike Mila |
Monroe
| County/Municipality | Date Adopted/Updated | Ordinance/Code | Code Enforcement Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key West | 1995 |
Jim Young |
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| Marathon | 1994/1998 |
George Garrett |
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| Monroe County | 1994/1998 |
Ronda Norman |
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| Village of Islamorada | 1998/2002 |
George Martel |
Nassau
| County/Municipality | Date Adopted/Updated | Ordinance/Code | Code Enforcement Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fernandina Beach | 1987/1995 |
Michelle D. Forstrom |
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| Nassau County | 1988/2008 |
Appendix A - |
Officer Clemens - |
Okaloosa
| County/Municipality | Date Adopted/Updated | Ordinance/Code | Code Enforcement Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destin | 2004 |
David Bazylak |
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| Okaloosa County | 2018 |
Alex Fogg |
Palm Beach
| County/Municipality | Date Adopted/Updated | Ordinance/Code | Code Enforcement Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boca Raton | 1986/1996/2002 |
Doug Sheedy |
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| Briny Breezes** | 1988 |
Ord 2-87 |
Nancy Boczon |
| Delray Beach | 1987/2001 |
Ana Puszkin-Chevlin |
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| Gulf Stream** | 1987 |
Rita Taylor |
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| Highland Beach | 1987/1999 |
Jason Manko |
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| Juno Beach | 1998 |
Part II, Chapter 34, |
Lynn Hamil |
| Ocean Ridge | 1987/1993 |
Ken Schenck |
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| Palm Beach County | 1987/1996/1999 |
Teal Kawana |
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| Town of Palm Beach | 1987/1995 |
Benjamin Alma |
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| Town of South Palm Beach | 1988/1999/2004 |
Town of South Palm Beach |
Pinellas
| County/Municipality | Date Adopted/Updated | Ordinance/Code | Code Enforcement Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belleair Beach | 2008 |
Jack White |
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| Clearwater | 1999 |
Community Development Code, |
Jason Hauser |
| Dunedin | 1991 |
Lucy Fuller |
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| Indian Rocks | 1991/1999 |
John Ouimette |
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| Indian Shores | 1994 |
Sarah Mauter |
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| Madeira Beach | 1990/1992/2000 |
Cory Snyder |
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| North Redington Beach | 1990/2000 |
Don Lewis |
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| Pinellas County | 2004 |
Coastal Construction Code Section 3109.6.2.1 |
Andy Squires John Bishop |
| Redington Beach | 1987/2001 |
Mark Davis |
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| Redington Shores | 2007 |
Steve Andrews |
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| St. Pete Beach | 2007 |
Peyt Dewar |
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| Treasure Island | 1999 |
Paula Cohen |
St. Johns
| County/Municipality | Date Adopted/Updated | Ordinance/Code | Code Enforcement Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Augustine Beach | 1995/1996 |
Sara Perez |
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| St. Johns County | 1996/1999/2013 |
Sara Perez |
St. Lucie
| County/Municipality | Date Adopted/Updated | Ordinance/Code | Code Enforcement Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ft. Pierce | 1990/1993 |
Heather Debevec |
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| St. Lucie County | 1986/1991/1997 |
Amy Griffin |
Santa Rosa
| County/Municipality | Date Adopted/Updated | Ordinance/Code | Code Enforcement Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa County | 2005 |
Sarasota
| County/Municipality | Date Adopted/Updated | Ordinance/Code | Code Enforcement Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Sarasota | 1999 |
Zoning Code, Article VII, Division 14, Sec VII-1402 |
Code Compliance Division |
| Longboat Key | 1987/1992/1993/2016 |
Chris Elbon |
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| Sarasota County | 1997/1999/2000/2004 |
Allison Moran |
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| Venice | 1988/1995 |
George Nixon |
Volusia
| County/Municipality | Date Adopted/Updated | Ordinance/Code | Code Enforcement Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Smyrna Beach | 1999 |
Ord 52-99 - delegates to county |
Ryan Chabot |
| Volusia County | 1986/1989/1990/1999/2011 |
Ryan Chabot |
Walton
| County/Municipality | Date Adopted/Updated | Ordinance/Code | Code Enforcement Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton County | 2009 |
Melinda Gates |