WEDDINGS AND RECEPTIONS

NEW REGULATIONS EFFECTIVE 12-03-07

Weddings or receptions on the beach or any other public property are considered Special Events. Permits are required for any wedding/reception with more than fifteen  attendees or for a wedding/reception of any size at which there is amplified music or furniture (tents, canopies, chairs, arbors, etc.).  

The City Manager can issue a permit for events involving 16 to 100 participants, while those events involving 100 or more participants must be approved by the City Commission.  Applications for events requiring Commission approval must be made at least 45 days in advance of the event.

Wedding events not requiring a permit are allowed north of A Street. Those requiring a permit are allowed only at:  Pier Park; commercially zoned oceanfront areas; and beaches fronting on oceanfront areas occupied by commercial uses, such as bed and breakfast establishments; and south of A Street.

All such events must be held at least 50 feet from any public beach access points or walkovers, and access points and walkovers must not be blocked from public use.

Permitted hours are 8 AM to 8 PM.

Events held on the beach must comply with all applicable regulations, such as prohibition of alcoholic beverages and glass containers, sea turtle protection measures, etc.

Furniture items (tents, canopies, chairs, etc.) must be removed immediately following the conclusion of the event.

Permit fees are $100.00 for a wedding and $100.00 for a reception.