Beach vehicle permit ordinance changes

[ShallowsNole]

Tax Collector is a constitutional officer with a myriad of functions they are assigned by the State of Florida. Just like the Clerk, Property Appraiser and Sheriff. They do not work for the BCC. AND they are gearing up to offer DL functions - far more pressing than beach permits. At least IMHO.

 

[Franny]

Whew! Thanks Franny. Hope to see y'all on Grayton in June

You betcha!

 

[seafolly]

In regards to driving on the beach. There are several beaches in the area that have handicap and beach wheel chairs so would not that be a better solution? Also, why not pay a small fee--perhaps $1.00 to the life guards or best of all free to launch your boat. Have we looked at how many people have been injured or even killed by some one driving on the beach?

 

[scooterbug44]

I don't know of anyone hurt or killed recently from driving on the beach. And there aren't any lifeguards there.

There is a whole lot to it besides just easy access for handicapped people - it's a major part of the local culture and how charter boats access the water.

 

[seafolly]

Charter Boats-they are a business- launch the boat and park your truck. Just like everyone else who doesn't have a permit. At least they are not driving up and down the beach. SOWal, needs to be more friendly to part time residents and visitors or they will GO some place else. And let's not forget we already have 1 strike against us the BP Spill.

 

[scooterbug44]

No offense, but do you know what we are talking about?

Noone is driving up and down the beach except county staff (Sheriff etc.) and BP.

Beach driving by permit holders only is confined to a section of the beach at Grayton - nowhere else.

The charter boats typically DO launch their boat, then take the vehicle off. There is no way for them to launch without driving on the beach.

Visitors aren't going to go elsewhere because of the beach driving policy. I bet 95% of our visitors don't even know it exists.

 

[DuneAHH]

Charter Boats-they are a business- launch the boat and park your truck. Just like everyone else who doesn't have a permit. At least they are not driving up and down the beach. SOWal, needs to be more friendly to part time residents and visitors or they will GO some place else. And let's not forget we already have 1 strike against us the BP Spill.

Are there lots of beaches around the country that allow part-time residents and visitors to drive onto the beach?

 

[John R]

Charter Boats-they are a business- launch the boat and park your truck. Just like everyone else who doesn't have a permit.

Are you implying that the businesses launching boats from the beach don't need a permit? If so, you are wrong. If not, what are you implying?

 

[Beach Runner]

I need Cliff Notes too. If I am a property owner in Walton County and have a Georgia handicapped hang-tag because I have a torn meniscus in my left knee from runner's knee and am frequently on crutches, can I get a beach vehicle permit?

 

[Morning Glory]

Beach Driving permit

Are there lots of beaches around the country that allow part-time residents and visitors to drive onto the beach?

There are other beaches that you can drive on but they do not compare with ours as far as beauty and protection.