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Destin council orders public hearing on beach bonfires after safety and turtle-season concerns
Summary
City staff summarized neighboring Walton Countyrules and council split over whether to allow permitted bonfires; council referred the matter to a public hearing in July for broader public input and more staff study.
City of Destin officials asked staff on Monday to bring the community a formal public hearing this summer about whether to allow permitted bonfires on beaches after a lengthy council discussion about safety, wildlife and enforcement.
Staff explained that Walton County permits bonfires on public and private beaches under a $100 permit process administered by the South Walton Fire District and suggested the city could adopt a similar permit regime if council chooses to proceed. City Manager Larry Jones told council that Walton County issues roughly 9,500 such permits…
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