As per a report, a petition that would end waterfront RV and tent camping in Morro Bay (California) garnered enough signatures to be a valid ballot measure.
In September 2020, the city began a pilot program that permits camping at three designated sites within the city.
However, a group of community members created a petition to stop future waterfront camping. They cited the issue of parking, physical and visual destruction of the areas, and competition with local businesses and state campgrounds.
According to the city, petitioners collected 869 valid signatures. That is more than the 820 signatures required to qualify.
At the February 8 City Council meeting, the council voted 5-0 to instruct city staff to write a report of the initiative’s impact.
The report will be discussed at the March 8 City Council meeting. The council then can decide whether or not to take the ordinance as is or present it to voters as a ballot measure during either the June or November election.
