• All newly installed lighting fixtures visible from the beach (which can include properties outside of the CCCL or within ecozones that are not listed above) are required to meet the standards set forth in Sec. 126-1000 of the Sanibel LDC which states: o All exterior light fixtures (examples: building exterior, parking areas, landscaping, pool lighting, etc.) must be fully shielded so that the point source of light is not directly visible from the beach. o All fixtures must be equipped with a light source that emits light 560 nanometers or greater- only certain LED bulbs meet this requirement. o It is highly recommended that light fixtures and bulbs be certified by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Certified Wildlife Lighting Program. • Apply here for an accessory development permit to replace or add exterior lighting. Window tint • Tinted glass is required to be installed on any windows and glass doors of single story or multi story structures within line of sight of the beach (§126-1000). Tinted glass means any glass treated to achieve an industry-approved, inside-to-outside light transmittance value of 45 percent or less. Sand placement • Both City and State permits are required to fill in holes, gullies, scours and/or erosion that occurred as a result of the ebbing storm surge. o State Permit: CCCL Emergency Permit • Contact: Kelly Cramer @ Kelly.Cramer@FloridaDEP.gov o City of Sanibel Permit: Emergency Erosion Control Permit • Beach compatible sand must be obtained from a FDEP approved mining source. • Sanibel’s beaches are utilized by myriad protected wildlife such as shorebirds and sea turtles; their nesting seasons respectively run from February 15 th through September 1 st and May 1 st through October 31 st annually. Beach work proposed during these dates will be subject to additional permit conditions. • Click here to view information regarding the DEP Florida Hurricane Restoration Reimbursement Grant Program for private property owners to address beach erosion. Dune restoration • Sec. 122-170 of the Sanibel LDC states that “Only native vegetation shall be planted seaward of the 1974 CCCL.” • While planting of native species in the Gulf Beach does not require a vegetation permit, it is highly recommended that a revegetation plan be submitted to the Natural Resources Department for review to ensure appropriate beach dune species have been selected. • Heavy equipment is prohibited Gulfward of the CCCL unless otherwise permitted by the City. If you have any questions regarding the information presented above, please contact the Natural Resources Department at sandnr@mysanibel.com or (239) 472-3700.
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