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Assembly directs staff to curb commercial tour-vehicle use at Rotary Beach and other borough parks

Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly · March 30, 2026
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Summary

Following public comment and staff briefing, the assembly gave forward direction to use manager-authorized signage and light enforcement this season to limit commercial vans and buses at Rotary Beach, Southpointe Higgins and other recreation sites, and asked staff to study permitting options for 2027.

The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly on March 30 directed staff to implement a near-term policy to limit commercial vehicle activity at several borough-managed recreation sites and to study more formal permitting options for future seasons.

Public Works Director Morgan Berry told the assembly staff had observed a rise in commercial vans and buses using Rotary Beach and Southpointe Higgins, in some cases blocking travel lanes or damaging property. "We've had buses that have…

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