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Council approves right‑of‑encroachment agreement for Ellenson Street to protect public oceanfront access
Summary
The Depoe Bay City Council approved a right‑of‑encroachment agreement that requires removal or relocation of a fence and secures a two‑foot public access allowance on Ellenson Street, with parks commission chair Bill Scores expressing support.
The Depoe Bay City Council approved a right‑of‑encroachment agreement intended to protect public oceanfront access along Ellenson Street by formalizing a two‑foot public zone and requiring removal of fences that encroach on city property.
Parks commission chair Bill Scores spoke in favor of the agreement, noting that the proposed condition allows two feet of clearance and suggested the property owner move fencing to the owner’s property line if they wish to retain privacy. City staff confirmed the agreement is intended to protect the public’s oceanfront view and preserve the city’s record of public oceanfront property in perpetuity. The council moved, seconded and approved the right‑of‑encroachment agreement.
What happens next: staff will finalize the right‑of‑encroachment paperwork and notify the property owner of the requirements for fence removal or relocation.
