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Hendry County moves to restrict boat‑ramp parking, sets new escalating fines
Summary
The Hendry County Commission voted to amend ordinance 1‑6‑1 to reserve marked boat‑ramp stalls for vehicles towing boats, ban aircraft use of ramps, add new signage and an escalating fine schedule (warning, $100, $150, $200). Commissioners and sheriff’s representatives discussed enforcement, towing and fire‑lane hazards.
Hendry County commissioners voted May 13 to amend county code section 1‑6‑1 to reserve marked boat‑ramp parking for vehicles with boats in tow, prohibit aircraft from using ramps and establish an escalating fine schedule after a warning.
County planning staff brought the ordinance change forward, saying marked spaces at the LaBelle boat ramp had been occupied repeatedly by nearby business patrons and others, blocking access for boaters. Ryan Alexander, Hendry County director of planning and community development, told the commission the ramp has 18 spaces, 14 now marked for boat‑parking only, and a…
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