BIE - TURTLE NESTING (10/11/2024)MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach,1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www .miamibeachfl.gov
TO:Mayor Steven Meiner and Members of the City Commission
FROM:Eric Carpenter,City Manager M._fba--
MEETING DATE:October 30,2024
SUBJECT:AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,AMENDING CHAPTER 46 OF
THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE,ENTITLED "ENVIRONMENT,"BY
AMENDING ARTICLE V,ENTITLED "TURTLE NESTING
PROTECTION ORDINANCE,"BY AMENDING SECTIONS 46-202,
AND 46-203 THEREOF TO STRENGTHEN AND CLARIFY THE
PROVISIONS OF THE ORDINANCE PASSED IN 2006 AND INCLUDE
RECOMMENDED MODIFICATIONS BY THE FLORIDA FISH AND
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION (FWC};AND,
PROVIDING FOR REPEALER,SEVERABILITY,CODIFICATION AND
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Is a Business Impact Estimate Required?
IZ!Yes □No (If no,please check one of the boxes below)
If one or more boxes are checked below,this means the City of Miami Beach has determined that
a Business Impact Estimate for the above-referenced Ordinance is not required by State law.
□The proposed Ordinance is required for compliance with Federal or State law or
regulation;□The proposed Ordinance relates to the issuance or refinancing of debt;□The proposed Ordinance relates to the adoption of budgets or budget amendments,
including revenue sources necessary to fund the budget;□The proposed Ordinance is required to implement a contract or an agreement,including,
but not limited to,any Federal,State,local,or private grant or other financial assistance
accepted by the City;□The proposed Ordinance is an emergency ordinance;□The Ordinance relates to procurement;or
□The proposed Ordinance is enacted to implement the following:
a.Private applications for comprehensive plan amendments and land development
regulation amendments;
b.Development orders,development permits,and development agreements;
c.Sections 190.005 and 190.046,Florida Statutes,regarding community development
districts;
d.Section 553.73,Florida Statutes,relating to the Florida Building Code;or
e.Section 633.202,Florida Statutes,relating to the Florida Fire Prevention Code.
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If none of the above exceptions apply,this Business Impact Estimate is hereby provided
in accordance with Section 166.041 (4 ),Florida Statutes.
1.Summary
A summary of the proposed Ordinance and its purpose is more fully set forth in the
Commission Memorandum accompanying the Ordinance,as well as in the recitals to the
Ordinance itself.The Commission Memorandum and Ordinance are attached hereto.
2.(a)Commercial properties are required to comply with the existing ordinance and
proposed amendments.If the building has visible lights from the beach and is not already
in compliance with the ordinance,estimated costs for upgrading to compliant fixtures may
range from $200 to $500 per light for turtle-friendly lighting and $305 to $610 per window
for compliant tints.Property owners may also have installation and permit fees.There
may also be a long-term savings in energy usage,especially through energy-efficient LED
lighting and heat-reducing window tints that may help mitigate the upfront costs if needed.
Cost Category Cost Range
Outdoor Lighting (Basic Installation)$80 -$300 per fixture
Sea Turtle Lighting $200 -$500 per fixture
Hurricane Windows $300 -$600 per window
Tinted Windows (Sea Turtle Friendly)$305 -$610 per window
Applied Tint $5-$8 per sq.ft.
Factory Tint $10-$15 per sq.ft.
Shields for Outdoor Lighting $50 -$150 per shield
Standard LED Bulb $1-$10 per bulb
Turtle-friendly LED Bulb $20 -$50 per bulb
Curtains/Drapes $100 -$400 per window
(b)The proposed ordinance does not introduce any new direct fees or charges.
(c)The City is not expected to incur regulatory costs related to the enforcement and
inspection of properties for compliance with the new lighting and tinting standards.The
City already employs Code Compliance personnel.The ordinance does not have a fine
schedule associated with it,and properties that do not comply with Code may be referred
to the Special Magistrate.
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3.Commercial and businesses properties may need to comply with the ordinance.
Properties with lights visible from the beach may need to adjust their outdoor lighting and
indoor lighting and windows to meet the sea turtle protection regulations if they don't
already meet the requirements of the existing ordinance.There are 7,313 Business Tax
receipts registered with the City,however,it is not possible to filter out the businesses
that may need to meet sea turtle requirements.Additionally,it is difficult to determine the
exact number of properties with lights visible from the beach that will be affected,as
compliance may fluctuate.Some properties may be in violation one day and compliant
the next,particularly as education programs help property owners implement manageable
changes to bring their buildings in line with the ordinance.
4.The ordinance provides an opportunity for property owners to contribute to
environmental conservation efforts for endangered species while also potentially
benefiting from reduced long-term operational costs.