Have you seen our new signs? Palmetto Bay is installing these at different locations announcing that the Village is a "Bird Refuge." The signs represent the next step following action by the Council that created
Section 15-2 of the Code of Ordinances, establishing the Village as a "Bird Refuge."
According to the ordinance, no person "shall molest, harm, frighten, kill, net, trap, snare, hunt, chase, shoot, throw or propel by any means missiles at any bird roaming free in the Village nor shall any person remove or molest the nest or eggs of a bird." A bird is defined as a “warm-blooded, egg laying vertebrate of the class Aves, distinguished by the possession of feathers, wings, a beak and typically, being able to fly. These species include not only chickens, ducks and peacocks, but all species of birds, even if a specie does not have a natural habitat within the borders of the Village." The policy requires that individuals who possess a valid government-issued permit or license permitting the capturing, caging or transport of any bird species register with the Village Clerk and provide copies of the permits. A violation to the policy may result in a $1,000 fine for each and every offense.
Aside from the Bird Refuge signs, the Village is also installing "No Swimming" signs along canals for the safety of our residents. Swimming among boats, canoes and other water crafts may prove to be dangerous to swimmers. The signs are intended to keep folks out of these waters for safety reasons.
Sign installation will continue over the next few weeks by our Public Services crew at various locations throughout the Village.
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