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Jackson County commissioners debate limits on living aboard at county marina

Jackson County Commission · January 13, 2026
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Summary

Commissioners discussed new limits on living aboard boats at the county marina after staff reported one couple currently living on a slip and noted safety and permit questions. Staff will revise marina agreements and return proposed limits for commission approval.

Jackson County commissioners spent a substantial portion of their January meeting debating rules for people living aboard vessels at the county marina, after staff reported one couple currently living on a single slip and raised safety and permitting concerns.

The discussion began after the packet included a recommendation from Mr. Porter and a briefing by Mr. Parish, director of parks, who told the commission, “We we now only have 1 couple that lives on 1 boat.” Commissioners and staff said the marina has roughly 40 slips with about 16 slips used for live‑aboard situations.

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