Town Charter & Ordinances

All shrubs, trees, and other vegetation must be trimmed constructed, or pruned so as not to encroach on abutting properties. No trees may be planted within six (6) feet of a Municipal sewer line. It is unlawful to suffer or permit palmetto, scrub, weeds, vines, bushes, grass, thistles, or other growth to grow or accumulate upon any premises within the Town. Also, it is unlawful to suffer or permit the accumulation of branches, cuttings, leaves, palm fronds, grass, weeds, litter or combustible or flammable waste, rubbish or debris of any kind in any court, yard, lot, or open space. (Sec. 12.2)

It is unlawful to park, store, or keep upon your premises, in the open or in the street or adjacent thereto, any vehicle or parts thereof which is not in mechanical operating condition for immediate locomotion under its power or any derelict or junk vehicle or any motor vehicle not bearing a current license and registration and not mechanically capable of immediate operation under its own automotive power or to permit the storage on the property of rubbish, old cars, or old unlicensed boats or parts of boats or old trailers or parts of trailers or any other materials thereof. (Sec. 12.2)

It is unlawful to place or park any commercial vehicle, equipment, utility trailer or RV in Town (excluding those parked or stored in an enclosed garage or carport out of view). RV’s may be parked temporarily upon the driveway of the owner to load, unload, or repair the RV for a period not to exceed four (4) days, whether consecutive or not, within any twenty (20) day time frame. Permits for RV use in excess of four (4) days are available from the Town Clerk. These temporary parking permits shall not exceed fourteen (14) consecutive days in any twelve (12) month period. It is unlawful to place or park more than one (1) boat and one (1) boat trailer upon any residentially zoned lot, piece, or parcel of land in Town. (Sec. 21.46-47)

In addition to the two (2) Town-wide garage sales held each year, each residence is permitted two (2) garage sales in any one calendar year. A permit is required and may be obtained at Town Hall. (Sec. 16.26-32)

All residents and visitors to the Town are reminded that it is illegal (local, state and federal laws) to dump anything into the Town's storm drains except rainwater. For more information, contact Town Hall and review the stormwater area of this website.

No fence, wall, or hedge shall be erected, constructed, or raised within the Town that is in excess of three (3) feet in height in the front yard. Fences, walls, and hedges shall not exceed six (6) feet in height in the rear yard of non-waterfront properties; three (3) feet maximum applies for waterfront properties. (Sec. 6.284)

It is unlawful for debris, residue, tools and equipment resulting from or used during the construction or improvement of an edifice, building or structure to remain on the property for more than fifteen (15) days after completion of the work. (Sec. 6.3)

It is unlawful to allow animals on the beach or any Town-owned park or recreation area. Animals must be on a leash. Unruly or vicious animals must be controlled and retained on the owner's property. Animal excrement must be removed immediately. The keeping of any animal or bird which, by causing frequent or long continued noise, disturbs the comfort or repose of any persons in the vicinity is prohibited. (Sec. 4.8.12.86)