INDIAN SHORES - The Indian Shores Town Council recently passed an ordinance that establishes ground rules for the placing and removal of various beach accessory items, such as umbrellas and volleyball nets.
During holiday periods, complaints and safety concerns mounted about the numerous abandoned pieces of beach equipment. After review of the ordinances in place at neighboring beach communities, the Town Council unanimously decided to ban beach accessories between the hours of 10 p.m. and 8 a.m.
Some exclusions do apply, such as securely fastened beach chairs and lounges located on the upland owners deeded property.
The new ordinance explains the actions that can be taken for violations and the procedures for dealing with abandoned items left on the beach.
