HomeMy Public PortalAboutMay 15, 1992TOWN OF GULF STREAM
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
COMMISSIONERS
WILLIAM F. KOCH, JR., Mayor
ALAN I. ARMOUR, Vice Mayor
JAMES E. CROSS
KATHLEEN S. WALLACE
LAWRENCE E. STAHL
Dear Beachfront Property Owner:
May 15, 1992
Telephone
(407)276-5116
Fax
(407) 737-0166
Town Manager
E. SCOTT HARRINGTON
Town Clerk
RITA L. TAYLOR
The Town Commission has requested that I write to you to inform you of three important issues that
directly affect properties on the beach - the proposed reestablishment of the Coastal Construction Control
Line, sea turtle season and loose animals.
Regarding the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL), you may have already been notified by the
Florida Department of Natural Resources (DNR) of the new line and upcoming public hearings. Aerial
photographs showing the proposed CCCL are available for your review at the Gulf Stream Town Hall.
If you would like to comment on the proposed line or the accompanying data and analysis prepared by
the DNR, you can appear at any of the following DNR public hearings:
May 26, 1992 - 7:00 P.M.
Town of Jupiter
Activity Building
210 Military Trail
Jupiter, Florida
May 27, 1992 - 7:00 P.M,
Town of Palm Beach
Town Hall
Council Chambers
360 South County Road
Palm Beach, Florida
May 28, 1992 - 7:00 P.M.
City of Boca Raton
City Hall
Council Chambers
201 W. Palmetto Park Road
Boca Raton, Florida
As you may be aware, April 1 through October 31 of each year is "sea turtle season". During this time,
sea turtles come up on the beach to lay their eggs. Because the turtles are an endangered species,
federal, state, county and local laws have been established to protect the turtles and their nests. As a
result, all activities on the beach should be carefully planned to insure the nests are not disturbed and
that all laws are followed. This includes limiting lighting on the beach.
A separate but related issue to sea turtle season is loose animals, dogs in particular, on the beach.
Unleashed animals are prohibited on the beach, and all public areas, at all times of the year in the Town
of Gulf Stream. However, it is critical that no animals be permitted to run free on the beach during turtle
season as they tend to be attracted to, and are likely to destroy, the nests. Such destruction, even if by
accident, must be reported to the state and severe fines are likely to result. Please leash all animals and
report any that are not to the Gulf Stream Police Department at 243-7800 (Delray Beach Dispatch).
Thank you for your attention to these important matters. If you have any questions regarding these issues
or any others affecting the beach, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely, /
co�rington
Town Manager
100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA 33483