Re: beach wedding permint?
From Walton County's Code of Ordinances:
Chapter 22
ARTICLE IV. REGULATION OF RECREATIONAL BEACH AND WATER ACTIVITIES
Definitions:
Special events means:
(1) Any use, activity, or event conducted or promoted on the beach that would constitute a violation of any provision of this article or any rule or regulation issued under the authority of this article;
(2) Any activity or event that is organized and promoted to attract, and is likely to attract, a crowd of more than 50 persons to a certain place on the beach at a certain time under circumstances that are likely to interfere with the public's right of access and use of the beach or create a need for additional police, lifesaving, or other services; or
(3) Any activity or event on the beach that is promoted or sponsored by commercial interests and will advertise or promote private commercial interests.
(4) Special events does not include private parties on private property unless they are of such a nature to create a need for additional police, lifesaving, or other services.
Sec. 22-59. Temporary use for special events. (a)
Policy and objective. This article is intended to ensure broad beach usage by allowing temporary uses of the beach for purposes which otherwise would be prohibited. These special uses would be allowed by a permit that waives certain restrictions under specific conditions which still protect the public health, safety, and welfare. The permitting process is intended to provide a convenient procedure to be followed by beach users.
(b)
Permit required. No person shall organize, promote, or conduct a special event, except as provided in a special event permit issued pursuant to this section.
(c)
Permits for special events.
(1) Such a permit shall according to its terms may constitute a temporary waiver of one or more provisions of this chapter.
(2) Permits are required for special events with 50 or more people expected.
(3) The beach activities coordinator shall create an application for the permit that requires the applicant to provide, at a minimum, the following information:
a. Date and time of the special event;
b. Location of the special event;
c. Description of the special event;
d. Anticipated crowd size;
e. Sponsor of the special event;
f. Written consent from the property owner; and
g. Any other information required by the beach activity coordinator.
(4) Special events over 100 people will require the special event sponsor to provide security and adequate parking.
(5) Special event sponsors are required to clean the beach immediately after the event has been completed.
(6) The fee for the special event permit shall initially be $50.00.
(Ord. No. 2003-07, ? 9, 4-8-03)
For the permit, call (850) 267-1955 and ask for Leslie Campbell.
