The ordinance used to require specific minimum gaps between set-ups, but no longer does. The ordinance does however, address the set up distance from water, though it is vague.
Walton County, FL Code of Ordinances
ARTICLE IV. REGULATION OF RECREATIONAL BEACH AND WATER ACTIVITIES*
Sec. 22-60. Beach vendors.
(d) Operations and maintenance generally.
(1) Each vendor shall continuously have on file with the county a statement fully disclosing those natural persons owning, leasing, or having an ownership or leasehold interest in the vending operation and those natural persons who shall be principally responsible for its operation or who in any manner assist with the operation of the concession.
(2) The vendor must have and maintain a telephone or marine radio at its land- based operations center.
(3) All equipment shall be maintained so as to promote an attractive appearance and to ensure safety of operation and quality of services. Beach chairs and umbrellas must be placed at a reasonable set back from the water's edge.
(4) All activities related to the business operation of each vendor must be confined within its assigned and designated area.
(5) Each vendor shall have a trash receptacle on the site, and shall, at the end of each business day, be required to ensure that all trash resulting from operations within a distance of 100 feet measured in any direction is removed from the beach.
(6) Temporary beach storage boxes shall be allowed on the beach, but must be placed as far landward as possible but seaward of the vegetation lines. Each vendor shall ensure that all equipment is removed from the beach and stored after business hours each day. Failure to do so may result in the revocation of the license.
(7) Beach vendors shall be required to display the beach vendor permit number on each temporary storage box.
(8) No vending on private property without written authorization from the property owner. No vending on public beaches shall occur without written authorization from the county and any private property owner whose southern property line is contiguous to the proposed vending location.