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Seaside council adopts ordinance tightening civil enforcement for illegal fireworks
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Summary
After brief public comment noting fireworks had already begun, the council adopted Ordinance 2026-02 to establish civil enforcement for possession and discharge of illegal fireworks; the ordinance passed on a roll-call vote and will be implemented in time for July 4 enforcement preparations.
The Seaside City Council adopted Ordinance 2026-02, amending the municipal code to establish civil enforcement provisions for illegal fireworks and to clarify penalties and enforcement processes.
Staff reviewed the ordinance, noting only minor wording changes since the second reading. A member of the public urged the council to act quickly because fireworks were already occurring in town. After discussion, the council moved to read the ordinance by title and then to adopt it. The council conducted a roll-call vote; the motion carried and the ordinance will be processed for adoption in time to support enforcement around July 4.
The ordinance creates civil remedies for possession and discharge of unlawful fireworks and sets penalty and enhancement language the council sought to clarify during earlier readings. City staff said operational planning and public communications are already underway in anticipation of summer enforcement.
The council directed staff to continue coordinating an operational enforcement plan and public outreach about the new rules and permitting process for authorized, permitted events.
