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CCLME.ORG - Ocean beaches
2-WAC_352-037.txt - WAC - 10/4/2006 0:00:00 - Regulation - WA
Chapter 352-37 WAC Ocean beaches
Last Update: 11/30/05
352-37-180 Violations -- Penalty. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 90-07-050, § 352-37-180, filed 3/19/90, effective 4/19/90.] Repealed by 92-19-098, filed 9/17/92, effective 10/18/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.180(7)
352-37-010
[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, 79A.05.070, and 79A.05.165. 05-01-068, § 352-37-010, filed 12/9/04, effective 1/9/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 90-07-050, § 352-37-010, filed 3/19/90, effective 4/19/90.]
352-37-020
[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.070, 79A.05.165, 79A.05.605, and 79A.05.610. 05-24-030, § 352-37-020, filed 11/30/05, effective 12/31/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, 79A.05.070, and 79A.05.165. 05-01-068, § 352-37-020, filed 12/9/04, effective 1/9/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 90-07-050, § 352-37-020, filed 3/19/90, effective 4/19/90.]
352-37-030
Vehicular traffic — Where permitted — Generally.
The Long Beach Peninsula, South Beach, and North Beach Recreation Management Plans, as referenced in RCW 79A.05.600 through 79A.05.695, as adopted by local governments located on the same beach and approved by the commission, identify those areas where the operation or parking of any vehicle is prohibited. Exceptions that allow for the use of any vehicles in these areas identified as exclusive pedestrian/nonmotorized use areas are found in WAC 352-37-070. Except as provided in WAC 352-37-220, any violation of this section is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, 79A.05.070, and 79A.05.165. 05-01-068, § 352-37-030, filed 12/9/04, effective 1/9/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.180(7). 92-19-098, § 352-37-030, filed 9/17/92, effective 10/18/92. Statutory Authority RCW 43.51.040. 90-07-050, § 352-37-030, filed 3/19/90, effective 4/19/90.]
352-37-040
[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, 79A.05.070, and 79A.05.165. 05-01-068, § 352-37-040, filed 12/9/04, effective 1/9/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 90-07-050, § 352-37-040, filed 3/19/90, effective 4/19/90.]
352-37-050
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 90-07-050, § 352-37-050, filed 3/19/90, effective 4/19/90.]
352-37-060
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 90-07-050, § 352-37-060, filed 3/19/90, effective 4/19/90.]
352-37-070
Unless specifically excepted in the description of the times during which motor vehicles are not allowed for each exclusive pedestrian/nonmotorized vehicle use area, motor vehicles may be used in the pedestrian/nonmotorized vehicle use areas under the following circumstances:
(1) Motor vehicles may be used in the areas during any recreational razor clam digging seasons designated by the department of fisheries which take place partially or entirely during the period when motor vehicles are otherwise not allowed to use the area.
(2) Motor vehicles may also be used in the areas during special events approved by the commission as set forth in WAC 352-37-200 Special group recreation event permit, which specifically allows the use of motorized vehicles. The vehicle may be used for access or in the event.
(3) As provided by RCW 79A.05.660, public vehicles operated in the performance of official duties and vehicles responding to an emergency can use the areas at any time.
(4)(a) Motor vehicles may be used to remove sand from a beach access, gap road, or other area provided that all required permits have been obtained and the removal complies with all applicable requirements.
(b) On the Long Beach Peninsula pursuant to RCW 4.24.210, 79A.05.035(5), and 79A.05.655(3), the Pacific County planning department and the city of Long Beach may issue permits for wood debris removal during any period of closure to vehicular traffic, in their respective jurisdictions, if in the opinion of said jurisdiction the amount, size, and location of such wood debris is determined to constitute a hazard to the general public and/or impede the movement of public vehicles on the ocean beach. Said permits shall be valid for twenty-four hours only. Persons seeking permits for removal of wood debris within the seashore conservation area must apply to the director or designee for a wood debris removal permit.
(5)(a) Motor vehicles may be used to remove wood debris under RCW 4.24.210 and 79A.05.035(5) provided that all required permits have been obtained and the removal complies with all applicable requirements.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, 79A.05.070, and 79A.05.165. 05-01-068, § 352-37-070, filed 12/9/04, effective 1/9/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 90-07-050, § 352-37-070, filed 3/19/90, effective 4/19/90.]
352-37-080
(7) Except as provided in WAC 352-37-220, any violation of this section is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.180(7). 92-19-098, § 352-37-080, filed 9/17/92, effective 10/18/92. Statutory Authority RCW 43.51.040. 90-07-050, § 352-37-080, filed 3/19/90, effective 4/19/90.]
352-37-090
Vehicular and equestrian traffic shall at all times yield the right of way to pedestrians and nonmotorized vehicles on the ocean beaches. Except as provided in WAC 352-37-220, any violation of this section is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, 79A.05.070, and 79A.05.165. 05-01-068, § 352-37-090, filed 12/9/04, effective 1/9/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.180(7). 92-19-098, § 352-37-090, filed 9/17/92, effective 10/18/92. Statutory Authority RCW 43.51.040. 90-07-050, § 352-37-090, filed 3/19/90, effective 4/19/90.]
352-37-100
Parking of vehicles shall be permitted only in an area extending one hundred feet westerly from the upper or landward limit of the hard sand area, or driveable beach area (WAC 352-37-020) or where otherwise specifically designated by the Washington state parks and recreation commission. Beach parking shall only be allowed in areas open for beach driving. Except as provided in WAC 352-37-220, any violation of this section is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, 79A.05.070, and 79A.05.165. 05-01-068, § 352-37-100, filed 12/9/04, effective 1/9/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.180(7). 92-19-098, § 352-37-100, filed 9/17/92, effective 10/18/92. Statutory Authority RCW 43.51.040. 90-07-050, § 352-37-100, filed 3/19/90, effective 4/19/90.]
352-37-105
All fires, except campfires, fires for stoves, candles, torches, barbeques and charcoal, are prohibited in state parks. Campfires are restricted to within the designated campfire pit, ring or other provided campfire enclosure and the flame must be no higher than two feet. On ocean beaches, campfires must be at least one hundred feet from the dunes, no more than four feet in diameter and no more than four feet high. No campfires are allowed on any shellfish bed. Park rangers may impose additional restrictions on fires for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the public, park visitors or staff, or for the protection of park resources.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, 79A.05.070, and 79A.05.165. 05-01-068, § 352-37-105, filed 12/9/04, effective 1/9/05.]
352-37-110
Overnight parking or camping shall be prohibited on any area of the ocean beaches. Except as provided in WAC 352-37-220, any violation of this section is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.180(7). 92-19-098, § 352-37-110, filed 9/17/92, effective 10/18/92. Statutory Authority RCW 43.51.040. 90-07-050, § 352-37-110, filed 3/19/90, effective 4/19/90.]
352-37-120
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 90-07-050, § 352-37-120, filed 3/19/90, effective 4/19/90.]
352-37-130
(1) No person shall operate any motor vehicle on or along any ocean beach at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing. In every event speed shall be so controlled as may be necessary to avoid colliding with any person, animal, vehicle or other conveyance on or entering the driveable beach in compliance with legal requirements in the duty of all persons to use due care.
(2) Except when a special hazard exists that requires lower speed for compliance with subsection (1) of this section, the maximum speed limit for operation of motor vehicles on the ocean beaches shall be twenty-five miles per hour.
(3) The driver of every motor vehicle operating on the ocean beaches shall, consistent with the requirements of subsection (1) of this section, drive at an appropriate reduced speed when approaching and crossing a beach access road, when approaching one or more parked vehicles, when approaching or traveling past or in the vicinity of a pedestrian or group of pedestrians, and when special hazard exists with respect to pedestrians or other traffic or by reason of weather or beach conditions.
(4) Except as provided in WAC 352-37-220, any violation of this section is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.180(7). 92-19-098, § 352-37-130, filed 9/17/92, effective 10/18/92. Statutory Authority RCW 43.51.040. 90-07-050, § 352-37-130, filed 3/19/90, effective 4/19/90.]
352-37-140
(1) Squirreling;
(5) The operation of any motor vehicle in such a manner as to constitute a threat to the operator thereof, his or her passengers, pedestrians or equestrians using the beaches, animals or any other vehicle or other property.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 90-07-050, § 352-37-140, filed 3/19/90, effective 4/19/90.]
352-37-150
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 90-07-050, § 352-37-150, filed 3/19/90, effective 4/19/90.]
352-37-160
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 90-07-050, § 352-37-160, filed 3/19/90, effective 4/19/90.]
352-37-170
(1) On the North Beach airplanes may land and take off on the ocean beach in the area commencing at the Copalis River north to the "rocks."
(2) The use of the beach by aircraft shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the aeronautics commission and all state and federal laws applicable to aircraft and pilots. Except as specified in subsection (1) of this section, airplanes shall only be allowed to make emergency landings on the ocean beaches.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 90-07-050, § 352-37-170, filed 3/19/90, effective 4/19/90.]
352-37-190
The following forms of public outdoor recreation activities or devices are prohibited on the ocean beaches unless specifically designated therefore or authorized by the director as a special recreation event.
(2) Wind/sand sailers.
(3) Parasails.
(4) Hovercraft.
(5) Powered parasail.
(6) Ultra-light aircraft.
(7) Powered hang gliders.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, 79A.05.070, and 79A.05.165. 05-01-068, § 352-37-190, filed 12/9/04, effective 1/9/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 90-07-050, § 352-37-190, filed 3/19/90, effective 4/19/90.]
352-37-200
Special group recreation event permit.
(1) Any person or group desiring to make use of a portion of the ocean beaches for a group recreation event which will require the closure of the area to certain conflicting recreational uses, may apply to the director for a special group recreation event permit. The director, or his/her designee, may issue such a permit after consultation with the appropriate local government, if the event does not unduly interfere with normal public recreation. Such authorization shall include the closure of the specified area to recreational activities, including motor vehicle traffic, which are determined to have the potential to interfere with the event or which could risk the safety of the recreating public or the special event participants. However, no such authorization may result in the unreasonable exclusion of pedestrian recreationists from the specified portion of the ocean beach; all events authorized under this permit shall be open to public participation and/or observation.
(3) A special group recreation event permit shall be issued only for recreational events where there is a reasonable expectation that a minimum of twenty persons will participate. The event must be oriented towards a recreational pursuit. Not more than three permits will be issued to a given applicant for the same event during a one-year period. The group recreation activity must be consistent with the seashore conservation area (RCW 79A.05.600 through 79A.05.630), and may include an activity otherwise excluded under this chapter. Special group recreation events shall not exceed three days or seventy-two hours.
(4) Persons or organizations that desire to conduct a special group recreation event on the ocean beaches shall submit a permit application provided by the director and appropriate fees to the:
Such application shall be submitted at least fifteen days in advance of the proposed date of the event, to allow for necessary internal review and analysis, consultation with local governments, public notice, establishment of permit conditions, and required agency preparations and coordination. The director or his/her designee shall approve or disapprove a permit application and establish the conditions for an approved application. The permittee must pay any fees published by state parks for the use of park lands or facilities. The director or the designee shall determine the need for any fees necessary to cover costs incurred by the agency, as well as the need for any bond, damage deposit, or liability insurance arising from any potential hazards associated with the character of the event. Any such fees, bond, damage deposit, or liability insurance shall be provided prior to the issuance of the permit.
(5) If additional costs are incurred by the commission resulting from the event, the applicant shall reimburse the commission for such costs in a timely manner. If the additional costs are not paid, the director may recover such costs from the bond or damage deposits provided if previously required. Any funds remaining from the bond or damage deposit shall be returned to the applicant.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, 79A.05.070, and 79A.05.165. 05-01-068, § 352-37-200, filed 12/9/04, effective 1/9/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and [43.51.]060. 95-22-067, § 352-37-200, filed 10/30/95, effective 1/1/96. Statutory Authority RCW 43.51.040. 90-07-050, § 352-37-200, filed 3/19/90, effective 4/19/90.]
352-37-210
If any provision of these rules or their application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of these rules, or their application to other persons or circumstances is not affected.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 90-07-050, § 352-37-210, filed 3/19/90, effective 4/19/90.]
352-37-220
[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.070, 79A.05.165, 79A.05.605, and 79A.05.610. 05-24-030, § 352-37-220, filed 11/30/05, effective 12/31/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.180(7). 92-19-098, § 352-37-220, filed 9/17/92, effective 10/18/92.]
352-37-230
[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.070, 79A.05.165, 79A.05.605, and 79A.05.610. 05-24-030, § 352-37-230, filed 11/30/05, effective 12/31/05.]
352-37-240
[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.070, 79A.05.165, 79A.05.605, and 79A.05.610. 05-24-030, § 352-37-240, filed 11/30/05, effective 12/31/05.]
352-37-250
Playing games and/or engaging in activities in a manner and/or location which subjects people or personal property, resources or facilities in the seashore conservation area to risk of injury or damage shall be prohibited. Any violation of this section is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.070, 79A.05.165, 79A.05.605, and 79A.05.610. 05-24-030, § 352-37-250, filed 11/30/05, effective 12/31/05.]
352-37-260
[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.070, 79A.05.165, 79A.05.605, and 79A.05.610. 05-24-030, § 352-37-260, filed 11/30/05, effective 12/31/05.]
352-37-270
[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.070, 79A.05.165, 79A.05.605, and 79A.05.610. 05-24-030, § 352-37-270, filed 11/30/05, effective 12/31/05.]
352-37-280
[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.070, 79A.05.165, 79A.05.605, and 79A.05.610. 05-24-030, § 352-37-280, filed 11/30/05, effective 12/31/05.]
352-37-290
[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.070, 79A.05.165, 79A.05.605, and 79A.05.610. 05-24-030, § 352-37-290, filed 11/30/05, effective 12/31/05.]
352-37-300
[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.070, 79A.05.165, 79A.05.605, and 79A.05.610. 05-24-030, § 352-37-300, filed 11/30/05, effective 12/31/05.]
352-37-310
[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.070, 79A.05.165, 79A.05.605, and 79A.05.610. 05-24-030, § 352-37-310, filed 11/30/05, effective 12/31/05.]
352-37-320
[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.070, 79A.05.165, 79A.05.605, and 79A.05.610. 05-24-030, § 352-37-320, filed 11/30/05, effective 12/31/05.]
352-37-330
[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.070, 79A.05.165, 79A.05.605, and 79A.05.610. 05-24-030, § 352-37-330, filed 11/30/05, effective 12/31/05.]