During my time in Jamaica I have come across a couple of situations where people wanted to erect a pole near the beach. One time was for a web camera and another for a light similar to this one. Both times, there had to be a permitting and review process, inspections etc. before it was declared "legal".
I was wondering if this light had to be a light like this due to regulations etc.. Perhaps Rob could speak to this. I am curious.
Decorative rope lights may not fall under these rules and regulations so that may be why they exist or maybe nobody cares to insist they be removed if illegal. I live and work at a motel in Florida where we can use rope lights on our building but not in the trees except for maybe a holiday weekend or special event but not permanently.
I don't particularly like the introduction of street lights on the beach but with the crime problem I know that "illumination can be the best disinfectant".
Peace and Guidance