Franklin County approves rule banning roofs on beach viewing platforms at Alligator Point

            Franklin county Commissioners approved a rule on Tuesday that will keep people on the west end of Alligator Point from putting roofs on beach viewing platforms.

On Tuesday the commission unanimously approved an ordinance prohibiting roofs on detached structures seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line.

The county felt the rule was needed after the Department of Environmental Protection decided to allow beach viewing platforms on Alligator Point seaward of previous structures.

There were two reasons raised for the new rule, one was a safety issue in that the structures could become dangerous missiles during strong storms.

The west end of Alligator Point has an extremely flat beach and is subject to sudden strong storms in the spring and summer.

The other concern was that the structures could block the views from other homes.

The move was supported by the Alligator Point Taxpayers Association.

Commissioners felt the rule was needed and approved it unanimously.

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