South Padre Island extends the order regarding beach operations
The City of South Padre Island beach accesses will remain open and has amended the emergency order regarding beach operations.
The Island is a popular place to visit and the public should be mindful that the COVID-19 virus is still impacting the Rio Grande Valley. While on the beach, everyone should follow protocols to prevent further spread of this virus.
If you’re headed to the beach, follow the order below:
BEACH VENDORS
- Beach vendors can only preset the front-row following the spacing guidelines below.
- All non-single pole shade structures will be prohibited.
- All single–pole shade structures will be separated by a minimum of 15 feet from the outside edge/tip of the structure.
- All secondary beach chairs and umbrellas must be stored at the dune line and setup on demand only.
- Chairs and umbrellas must be rented and occupied at the time of setup, for the secondary rows.
- Only two chairs per single pole shade structure will be permitted.
BEACH GOERS
- All types of canopies and pop-up tents will be prohibited. Single–pole shade structures larger than 8 feet (96-inches) in diameter will be prohibited.
- All single–pole shade structures will be separated by a minimum of 15 feet from the outside edge/tip of the structure.
- Only two chairs per single pole shade structure will be permitted.
- Other setups are prohibited within the 15 feet between the equipment.
This emergency management order will remain in effect until September 16, 2020, at 11:59 p.m.
Peace Officers, City of South Padre Island Health Inspectors, Code Enforcement/Ordinance Officers/Inspectors are hereby authorized to enforce this order. A violation of this order is a Class C Misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.00 in accordance with the City of South Padre Island Code of Ordinances.
Read the entire order HERE.
The Mayor and the Emergency Management Coordinator can close the beach at any time if social distancing is not followed.
