I was at the meeting and had the impression that they don't want permits and this is their way of getting rid of them. They said they would be able to revisit it in the future should the need arise, but my opinion (for what that's worth) is that they don't want them at all. :shock:
The interesting thing, too, is that
if you forget to pay your ad valorem taxes or forget to renew your permit during a 2-month window,
you will not be able to renew AT ALL.
Also, if you pass away, your family will NOT be able to renew and keep it in the family. :angry:
By the way, those interested in having a permit have
LESS THAN 10 DAYS to get one or YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET A PERMIT UNTIL AND UNLESS THEY CHANGE THE ORDINANCE. Don't see that happening.
I know that some folks don't want anyone to have a permit to drive on the beach, and I can understand that.... but used responsibly, I think this is/was a wonderful thing to be able to do.
Anyway, glad I remembered to renew mine!
TT