Council amends ordinance to ban 'unauthorized camping' on county property, keeps permitting option for events
Council amended an ordinance to prohibit 'unauthorized camping' on county property, preserving the ability to authorize organized camping (for scouts, events) via a parks-and-recreation permitting process; discussion emphasized marking boat‑ramp boundaries, signage and a soft enforcement rollout.
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Council considered amendments to county rules intended to address unauthorized camping at boat ramps and parks while preserving a permitting route for organized uses such as scout jamborees. Staff replaced blanket camping prohibitions with language targeting "unauthorized camping" and explained that authorized camping would require a permit through the recreation department.
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