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Earlier editions: 2026-07

Title 18 — Beach and Parks

Laguna Beach Municipal Code Ch. 18.26 Storage and Launching of Vessels

Laguna Beach Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Laguna Beach

Cite as: Laguna Beach Municipal Code Chapter 18.26 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 18.26.010. Prohibition against overnight storage of vessels on beaches.

Except as provided in this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to leave, beach, or otherwise store a vessel on any public beach overnight.

(Ord. 1729, 4/28/2026)

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§ 18.26.015. Exception—Nonmotorized boats of 20 feet or less.

Vessels other than motorboats which measure 20 feet or less in overall length, may be left, beached, or stored overnight on any public beach other than Main Beach Park and Heisler Park.

(Ord. 1729, 4/28/2026)

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§ 18.26.020. Exception—Permit for special event.

The city manager or designee is authorized to and shall establish rules and regulations for the issuance of special event permits for the overnight storage on public beaches of vessels in connection with special organized recreational boating events.

(Ord. 1729, 4/28/2026)

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§ 18.26.025. Prohibition against launching of motorboats from beaches.

It is unlawful for any person to launch any motorboat from any public beach except at areas designated as launching areas by the city.

(Ord. 1729, 4/28/2026)

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§ 18.26.030. Exception—City-owned or operated vessels.

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to vessels owned, maintained, or operated by the city.

(Ord. 1729, 4/28/2026)

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