Low Impact Camping Areas (LICA)
Summary
The county currently bans low-impact camping; AB 518 lets it opt in. Residents asked for it, supervisors want fire guardrails and to keep campgrounds out of dense subdivisions, and staff will draft an ordinance for a future vote.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
New transient occupancy tax revenue plus discussion of a possible per-night base service fee; proposed permit fees drew mixed reactions.
Rural property owners who want to host campers and the county's tourism economy.
Nearby neighbors if campsites land in dense subdivisions — supervisors asked staff to exclude R-1 parcels and areas with distributed water.
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