City Council Tackles Open Burning Concerns, Introduces New Officer, Reviews Tolovana Ramp Designs
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Public Comments on Open Burning
The meeting began with public comments focused on the issue of open burning in Cannon Beach neighborhoods. A resident expressed concerns about a vacation rental on Elliot Avenue where frequent backyard fires cause smoke to drift into neighboring yards. The resident suggested that the city needs to control the smoke, either by requiring higher smoke stacks or cleaner-burning wood. Another resident echoed these concerns, emphasizing that short-term renters often have fires every night, unlike permanent residents. They proposed a moratorium on fire pits in short-term rentals to address the issue. The council acknowledged the comments but did not make any immediate decisions.