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Dawn

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I think you'll see a lot more stickers on SUVs with GA plates than you will rusty trucks from NoWal.

I think you&#039;ll see a lot more stickers on SUVs with GA plates than you will rusty trucks from NoWal.

tsutcli

They should not be allowing vehicles on the beach at all IMO.  People proclaim loudly about oil on the beach but don't seem to have any problem with cars and trucks, some of which undoubtedly leak oil and other lubricants, onto the sand.  Let people carry their trash to the beach like everyone else.

They should not be allowing vehicles on the beach at all IMO.  People proclaim loudly about oil on the beach but don&#039;t seem to have any problem with cars and trucks, some of which undoubtedly leak oil and other lubricants, onto the sand.  Let people carry their trash to the beach like everyone else.

30A Skunkape

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[quote="BeachRob, post: 786798"]Roll call.  What are Sowallers' experience this past week?

I got denied.  My friends got denied.  Time for a conspiracy theory.  I wonder how many trucks from DeFuniak will come down on the weekends with stickers...[/QUOTE]

I got mine.  Sorry:(

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="BeachRob">Roll call. What are Sowallers&#039; experience this past week? 
 
I got denied. My friends got denied. Time for a conspiracy theory. I wonder how many trucks from DeFuniak will come down on the weekends with stickers...</blockquote> 
I got mine. Sorry:(

Mightyern

Beach Lover

Are these new permits being denied? Has anyone with an existing permit been denied?

Jdarg

SoWal Expert

It is my understanding that if had a valid permit when the lottery system started, and you had a habitable dwelling on your property, you were "grandfathered" and get your permit renewed every year.  Our permit falls under this category-we don't have to be in the lottery, we just renew.

But- if you get a permit from the lottery, it is only good for one year, and you have to re-enter the lottery every spring.

It is my understanding that if had a valid permit when the lottery system started, and you had a habitable dwelling on your property, you were &quot;grandfathered&quot; and get your permit renewed every year. Our permit falls under this category-we don&#039;t have to be in the lottery, we just renew. 
 
But- if you get a permit from the lottery, it is only good for one year, and you have to re-enter the lottery every spring.

Bob Wells

[quote="Dawn, post: 786808"]I think you'll see a lot more stickers on SUVs with GA plates than you will rusty trucks from NoWal.[/QUOTE]
Not from being in the lottery but if they were grandfather they could...

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Dawn">I think you&#039;ll see a lot more stickers on SUVs with GA plates than you will rusty trucks from NoWal.</blockquote>Not from being in the lottery but if they were grandfather they could...

Zebraspots

What were the odds of getting one in the lottery? If 5 people applied for every permit......

Leader of the Banned

[quote="Zebraspots, post: 786832"]What were the odds of getting one in the lottery? If 5 people applied for every permit......[/QUOTE]

20%

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Zebraspots">What were the odds of getting one in the lottery? If 5 people applied for every permit......</blockquote> 
20%

I can do math, that was just an example. I don't know the actual number of applicants or permits.

I can do math, that was just an example. I don&#039;t know the actual number of applicants or permits.

Beach Runner

beats on hood

[quote="Jdarg, post: 786823"]It is my understanding that if had a valid permit when the lottery system started, and you had a habitable dwelling on your property, you were "grandfathered" and get your permit renewed every year.  Our permit falls under this category-we don't have to be in the lottery, we just renew.

But- if you get a permit from the lottery, it is only good for one year, and you have to re-enter the lottery every spring.[/QUOTE]
So it's pointless for me to buy that used Jeep I've been eyeing so we can apply for a beach permit next spring because even if we get a permit, we might not get a permit the next spring. No way with my bad feet and knees from running too much and hubby's bad back and feet that we could walk from a parking spot to near the water at Grayton more than a couple of times a year. We'd need a vehicle. :(

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Jdarg">It is my understanding that if had a valid permit when the lottery system started, and you had a habitable dwelling on your property, you were &quot;grandfathered&quot; and get your permit renewed every year. Our permit falls under this category-we don&#039;t have to be in the lottery, we just renew. 
 
But- if you get a permit from the lottery, it is only good for one year, and you have to re-enter the lottery every spring.</blockquote>So it&#039;s pointless for me to buy that used Jeep I&#039;ve been eyeing so we can apply for a beach permit next spring because even if we get a permit, we might not get a permit the next spring. No way with my bad feet and knees from running too much and hubby&#039;s bad back and feet that we could walk from a parking spot to near the water at Grayton more than a couple of times a year. We&#039;d need a vehicle. :(

sadie1

in 2009 I heard about  them doing way with it and i rushed mine in and am grandfathered., Since me and my wife own the house I wanted to change the sticker to both our names and they said no. But I know they're having attrition every yr as grandfathered in people die yearly or people forget to renew. grandfathered in people actually have one full yr to renew but they can't drive on beach till they renew. Since I live out of state I couldn't even qualify for the lottery as you must be a resident of Walton county. Its like having a masters ticket

in 2009 I heard about  them doing way with it and i rushed mine in and am grandfathered., Since me and my wife own the house I wanted to change the sticker to both our names and they said no. But I know they&#039;re having attrition every yr as grandfathered in people die yearly or people forget to renew. grandfathered in people actually have one full yr to renew but they can&#039;t drive on beach till they renew. Since I live out of state I couldn&#039;t even qualify for the lottery as you must be a resident of Walton county. Its like having a masters ticket

miznotebook

[quote="Beach Runner, post: 786839"]So it's pointless for me to buy that used Jeep I've been eyeing so we can apply for a beach permit next spring because even if we get a permit, we might not get a permit the next spring. No way with my bad feet and knees from running too much and hubby's bad back and feet that we could walk from a parking spot to near the water at Grayton more than a couple of times a year. We'd need a vehicle. :([/QUOTE]


From the latest verson of the beach driving ordinance:

Non-residents with mobility disabilities, upon proof of disability 
(Disability Parking Placard, SSI Disability letter, etc.), will be eligible to receive a no 
cost temporary permit from the code enforcement department. Residents with mobility 
disabilities, upon proof of such disability (Florida Disability Parking Placard, SSI 
Disability letter), may be issued an annual permit for $10.00 the processing fee only, 
upon obtaining an annual eligibility letter from county administration.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Beach Runner">So it&#039;s pointless for me to buy that used Jeep I&#039;ve been eyeing so we can apply for a beach permit next spring because even if we get a permit, we might not get a permit the next spring. No way with my bad feet and knees from running too much and hubby&#039;s bad back and feet that we could walk from a parking spot to near the water at Grayton more than a couple of times a year. We&#039;d need a vehicle. :(</blockquote> 
 
From the latest verson of the beach driving ordinance: 
 
Non-residents with mobility disabilities, upon proof of disability 
(Disability Parking Placard, SSI Disability letter, etc.), will be eligible to receive a no 
cost temporary permit from the code enforcement department. Residents with mobility 
disabilities, upon proof of such disability (Florida Disability Parking Placard, SSI 
Disability letter), may be issued an annual permit for $10.00 the processing fee only, 
upon obtaining an annual eligibility letter from county administration.

Kurt

Admin

[quote="miznotebook, post: 786841"]From the latest verson of the beach driving ordinance:

Non-residents with mobility disabilities, upon proof of disability 
(Disability Parking Placard, SSI Disability letter, etc.), will be eligible to receive a no 
cost temporary permit from the code enforcement department. Residents with mobility 
disabilities, upon proof of such disability (Florida Disability Parking Placard, SSI 
Disability letter), may be issued an annual permit for $10.00 the processing fee only, 
upon obtaining an annual eligibility letter from county administration.[/QUOTE]

Thanks miznotebook for always being such a great source of info!

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="miznotebook">From the latest verson of the beach driving ordinance: 
 
Non-residents with mobility disabilities, upon proof of disability 
(Disability Parking Placard, SSI Disability letter, etc.), will be eligible to receive a no 
cost temporary permit from the code enforcement department. Residents with mobility 
disabilities, upon proof of such disability (Florida Disability Parking Placard, SSI 
Disability letter), may be issued an annual permit for $10.00 the processing fee only, 
upon obtaining an annual eligibility letter from county administration.</blockquote> 
Thanks miznotebook for always being such a great source of info!

Renewal app
[URL]http://www.clerkofcourts.co.walton.fl.us/docs/Vehicle_Vessel_Renewal_Application2013.pdf[/URL]

Renewal app 
<a href="http://www.clerkofcourts.co.walton.fl.us/docs/Vehicle_Vessel_Renewal_Application2013.pdf" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="noopener">http://www.clerkofcourts.co.walton.fl.us/docs/Vehicle_Vessel_Renewal_Application2013.pdf</a>

BeachRob

Roll call.  What are Sowallers' experience this past week?

I got denied.  My friends got denied.  Time for a conspiracy theory.  I wonder how many trucks from DeFuniak will come down on the weekends with stickers...

Roll call. What are Sowallers&#039; experience this past week? 
 
I got denied. My friends got denied. Time for a conspiracy theory. I wonder how many trucks from DeFuniak will come down on the weekends with stickers...

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