GRASS CUTTING: It is the responsibility of all property owners to maintain a neat appearance of their property through the cuttings of grass and weeds. Trimming shall be required around shrubs, trees, poles, bulkheads, buildings and other similar objects. No property owner shall permit or cause any cuttings or clippings from such vegetation to be dropped, blown, or otherwise deposited in the canals. Any lot or subdivided lot, improved or unimproved, except oceanfront sand dune lots and wooded lots, showing grass and/or weeds over 10 inches tall shall be in violation of this article. In the event that the property is not maintained, the Code Enforcement Constable will enforce compliance. PARKING PERMITS: - Required May 15 to September 15 where posted
- Available in person (designee)/rental agent after completing Application for Rental License or Non-Rental Declaration Form
RENTAL PROPERTIES: Rental licenses must be purchased prior to rental of any property. An Application for Rental License or Non-Rental Declaration must be completed before any license will be issued. Each license is $150. Rental tax is 8% of the total gross receipts and is due by September 30. BUILDING PERMITS: Check with Town Hall for requirements. MERCANTILE LICENSES: When operating a business in Town, each license is $150, valid from May 1 to April 30, and $80 if obtained after November 1 through April 30. COUNCIL MEETINGS: Your Town Council meets the 2nd Friday night of each month, except January, at 7:00 p.m. in Town Hall. HURRICANE DETAILS: Town Hall has hurricane safety tips, preparedness, and evacuation routes available for interested persons. BEACH RULES: - No dogs - May 15 to October 15
- No fishing/surfing while lifeguards are on duty.
- No sleeping - 11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
- No glass containers
- No launching/beaching/swimming to or from watercraft while lifeguards are on duty
- No fires
- No fireworks
- No inner tubes/plastic rings/life jackets while lifeguards are on duty
- No littering
- No vehicles
- No parties without permit
NOTE: Lifeguards are on duty from Memorial Day to Labor Day - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (5:30 p.m. on weekends) TOWN RULES: - No hunting/discharge of firearms
- No camping/living in trailer, camper, tent
- No parking of camper/trailer on street over 24 hrs., except by special permit.
- No construction - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. or Sundays; no construction on Saturdays or national holidays from May 15 through September 15
- No dogs off a leash at any time
- No dog excrement shall be left on public property--use a bag or other device to pick up and remove
- No swimming and no wake (speeding) in canals—responsible for damage caused by wake
TRASH COLLECTION: - April, May & September—Monday and Saturday
- June, July & August—Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- October to March—Monday
- NOTE:
- Use appropriate containers to prevent garbage being strewn about by wind/birds/animals.
- Brush/tree trimmings, etc. should be tied in bundles less than 30 lbs. and no longer than 4 ft.
- Oceanfront home trash bin/containers should be removed during off season and severe storms.
- To ensure the pick up of everyday trash, bags should be put out the night before pick-up day.
- Bulk Trash Pick-Up Day is scheduled annually in June (usually the first Saturday in June). The following items will not be collected: automobile batteries & tires, construction debris, flammable/hazardous materials, oil/petroleum products, paint, rocks, bricks, concrete blocks, dirt, stumps, and appliances containing CFC Freon gas (a/c units, freezers, refrigerators). Logs are limited to 30 lbs. and 4 inches in diameter. If you have questions, call Allied Waste at (800)762-8888 or contact Town Hall.
RECYCLING PROGRAM (Provided by Allied Waste): Sign up for recycling on the Town's website or at Town Hall The recycling program is single stream - all recyclables are collected in one container. Recyclables are collected on Fridays:
June, July, and August - Weekly
September through May - First and third Friday of the month
DSWA RECYCLING DROP-OFF CENTER: DSWA has opened a Recycling Drop-off Center north of Fred Hudson Road on the southbound lane of Route 1. This location accepts single-stream recycling.
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