2015 Rules - City of Folly Beach

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When on the beach address markers are on red/white signs at each walkover
For Police, Fire or Medical Emergencies Dial 911
For non-emergencies call 843-588-2433
for the Public Safety Department
2015 Rules
Alcohol is not allowed on the beach
STRONG RIP CURRENTS are common, swim with caution.
Lifeguards are present at the West End Park and from 2nd Street East
to 3rd Street West from May through Labor Day.
SAND DUNES are protected and fragile. Stay off the dunes and
use public walkovers at every block to access the beach.
SURFING is not permitted from 2nd St East to 3rd St West (swim
zone) between 10am to 6pm or within 200 feet of the fishing pier at
any time. Surfing without an attached leash is prohibited.
SEA TURTLES are endangered. From May 1st to September 30, no
Parking
No parking in the street. All 4 tires
must be off the pavement.
No parking within 20 ft of an
intersection or 15 ft of a hydrant.
No parking in a crosswalk or
blocking a beach access.
Park with the flow of traffic.
Park parallel to the roadway.
No parking on sidewalks or in
front of driveways.
No parking on dunes.
No stopping or parking in road.
No parking in handicapped spaces
unless visible handicap permit.
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exterior lights are allowed on the front beach after 10pm because
they disorient hatchling turtles. Fill in holes on the beach and do not
leave tents, chairs, or litter on the beach as they block baby turtles
from reaching the sea.
MOTORIZED VEHICLES are not allowed on the beach.
SKATEBOARDS are not allowed on Center Street or any sidewalk.
In all other areas, they may not interfere with pedestrians or traffic.
There is a skate park at 510 East Erie Street.
NO OPEN FIRES OR FIREWORKS allowed at any time.
NO CAMPING, sleeping on the beach, or in a vehicle.
Golf Carts
Cannot be driven at night
Cannot drive down Center Street
Must have a Folly Beach permit
Must be driven by a licensed driver
and have insurance
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Dogs
Must be leashed at all times
Are not allowed on the beach from
10am to 6pm from May 1st to
September 30th
Are not allowed at the end of East
Ashley (lighthouse/old coast guard
station) – it is a protected bird
sanctuary
Owners are responsible for cleaning
up and properly disposing of dog
waste.
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NO GLASS ON THE BEACH.
NO LITTERING. Items left on the beach (tents, canopies, coolers,
volleyball nets, umbrellas, beach chairs, etc, will be taken and
disposed of by the City. Trash and recycling cans are at every beach
access. Please recycle.
TRASH is collected on Monday and Thursday. Bins must be
pulled back up to the house after collection.
SPECIAL EVENTS and parties require City notification and
permission. Please call the Municipal Clerk at 843-513-1836 or see
our website cityoffollybeach.com for rules.
Violations can incur fines from $25 to $1092 or incarceration.
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Full ordinances are found
at cityoffollybeach.com.
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