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Board grants off‑road vehicle variance for handicapped beach access with annual reapplication
Summary
A Sheridan Beach homeowner received a one-year variance to use a low-powered off‑road vehicle for handicapped access to the beach; the board conditioned approval on an occupancy restriction and annual reapplication with a doctor's note within 60 days.
The Parks Board approved a request to allow a Sheridan Beach resident to operate a low-powered off‑road vehicle on the beach to provide handicapped access for a family member.
Staff explained the variance mirrors a 2020 trial that raised no major issues and said the approval is mainly based on horsepower and speed limits for the vehicle. The board emphasized occupancy limits: the vehicle must be used only by the person with a disability if they can drive themselves, or by that person plus one driver; it cannot be used as a general-haul vehicle. The board also required the homeowner to reapply annually and to submit a doctor's note dated within 60 days of the permit application. Public commenter Tommy Clark asked whether such vehicles are permitted on city streets; staff clarified that street use would require a separate city ordinance.
A member moved to approve the variance with the occupancy condition; the motion carried.
