Wheel chair mats removed
I noticed the following story, but not the reason the FDEP made them remove the mats other than that could. I need to ask around and see if the citation was justified relative to environmental damage to the beach.
Legally they had them, but morally I wonder. They can give a temporary stay or variance and allow them apply for the permit. I doubt that for a few months that any significant environmental damage could result.
https://weartv.com/news/local/mobi-mats-pulled-from-navarre-beach-due-to-fdep-violations
I noticed the following story, but not the reason the FDEP made them remove the mats other than that could. I need to ask around and see if the citation was justified relative to environmental damage to the beach.
Legally they had them, but morally I wonder. They can give a temporary stay or variance and allow them apply for the permit. I doubt that for a few months that any significant environmental damage could result.
https://weartv.com/news/local/mobi-mats-pulled-from-navarre-beach-due-to-fdep-violations
Last spring, Santa Rosa County invested over $8,000 to install mobi-mats.
The mats ran almost to the water's edge with places for wheelchairs to turn off and park along the beach.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection are now calling the mats an "environmental violation."
They add the county didn't seek approval to install the mats.
Subsequently, the mats have now been removed.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) reached out to Channel 3 News after seeing this story.
They say although the county has decided to remove the mats, they have received an application for a permit for re-installation of the mats.
FDEP adds they are hopeful that they will be able to issue a permit that provides accessibility as well as ensures compliance with Florida Statues.
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