§ 6.02.04. Discoloring materials prohibition.

It is the intent of Okaloosa County to restrict the use of discoloring materials on public beaches and the sedimentation of public waters by construction materials. As such, the following restrictions apply:

1.

For the areas south of U.S. Highway 98 in the Okaloosa County, and including all of Okaloosa Island discoloring materials (red and yellow clay, unclean sand and similar materials containing discoloring particles) are prohibited.

2.

All other areas within 600 yards of Choctawhatchee Bay, Santa Rosa Sound, and estuaries, bayous and tidal waters of the county not included in subsection 1 above, this material may be used only if prior approval is obtained from the county and approved protective measures are used which would insure that no environmental or physical damage will occur to the waters of the county.

3.

Any firm, person or corporation violating the provisions of this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in Section 125.69, Florida Statutes. Each day any violation of this ordinance shall continue shall constitute a separate offense.

4.

Acceptable material shall be as determined by the building official or his authorized representative.

(Ord. No. 11-01, § 2, 1-18-11)