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The City Council unanimously approved three ordinances revising the definition of “beach” in the land development code, city code, and comprehensive plan. Council also removed Pine Street from the Mobility Plan, imposed $31,500 in liquidated damages on ADS, and learned that 12 of Destin’s 13 sea turtle nests were lost during Tropical Storm Bertha.
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The approved ordinances align the city’s definition of beach with the jurisdictional limits in the City Charter. Pine Street will no longer be included in the Mobility Plan, although Council may discuss other changes later. City officials also urged residents and beachfront property owners to use wildlife-friendly lighting after the loss of most sea turtle nests.
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