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Indian River Shores council advances plan to lock Beachcomber Lane access; residents object
Summary
After extensive public comment, councilors moved forward with a plan to gate Beachcomber Lane access at night to enforce an existing 9 p.m.–6 a.m. closure; residents raised ADA, aesthetic and property‑value concerns and asked for records of prior notices.
The Town of Indian River Shores on Nov. 20 discussed a plan to install lockable gates at the Beachcomber Lane stair and dune walkover to enforce a long‑standing town ordinance that prohibits access from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Residents who use the access urged the council not to alter the current crossing. "I ask you to leave our public beach access alone," Gordon Naylor said during public comment, arguing gates would burden staff, reduce enjoyment and change a historic streetscape. Others urged the town to consider alternatives; John Troopiano asked whether cameras had been considered as a lower‑cost enforcement tool.
Town Manager Jim Harpring and the town attorney…
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