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Planners debate trapping rewrite after council backlash; liability and state law shape options
Summary
After a council meeting drew strong public opposition, the Ocean Shores Planning Commission discussed possible revisions to city code on trapping, weighing liability, relocation practices and whether to rely on state wildlife statutes or local permits.
The Ocean Shores Planning Commission revisited proposed changes to city code on Sept. 23, 2025 after the item drew significant public comment at the recent City Council meeting. Commissioners discussed whether to simplify the draft ordinance by changing the code from prohibiting trapping to allowing it under a city permit, or to retain broader protections designed to limit municipal liability.
Commissioners and public participants described strong community opposition at the council hearing and raised operational concerns: who would…
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