Over the last few years Short Term Rentals (STR’s) have become a source of revenue and additional vacation rental availability. They have also caused divisiveness and negative impacts on neighborhoods in the Clatsop County area.  In 2018 the county promulgated rules to manage the proliferation of STR’s in unincorporated areas. This also generates revenue for the county by identifying STR’s who operate without permits. As many in Surf Pines (SP) are aware, we delayed establishing STR rules for our Association when the County established their rules. All SP residents/property owners should be aware of the County’s STR rules and regulations.  Clatsop county has hired a company, LodgingRevs, as a full-time enforcement intermediary to follow up…

On January 25th at 9:57 am a red Ford F-250 attempted to follow a car through south entrance gate without success. The gate damage that was done to the arm included several dents and scratches, broken led lights and some minor hardware damage and electrical wiring was severed. The culprit was a contractor in Portland who has been working on ocean ave. He didn’t report accident or even stop. After a thorough review of the video and help from clatsop county sheriffs we have located the individual. I spoke to the individual on Thursday January 28th and he has agreed to pay for all damages and sincerely apologized. The gate has been repaired…

The Gearhart Fire Department services Surf Pines also. February 3, 2021 by Gearhart City Staff CLICK HERE for January PD Log CLICK HERE for January FD Log

KAST 1370 AM 2 hrs  · A two-week project to repair a slide that is impacting U.S. 101 between Sunset Beach and Camp Rilea (milepost 11) is beginning on Tuesday, February 9. A contractor working for the Oregon Department of Transportation will be applying soil nails to the slide area. In order to do the work, the southbound lane will be closed during construction. Flaggers will be controlling two-way traffic from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the two weeks. There will be no work on weekends and on President’s Day, February 15. Construction will resume on Tuesday, February 16.Travelers should expect as much as 20-minute delays especially early and later in the day. Travelers…

December Police & Fire Logs Now Available January 4, 2021 by Gearhart City Staff CLICK HERE for December PD Log CLICK HERE for December FD Log

The State of Oregon’s “Two Week COVID Freeze” is ending on Wednesday and new guidelines with limited openings will begin on Thursday, December 3rd. The new guidelines will be affected by the rate of COVID cases in each county. Unfortunately, because of increased cases, Clatsop County is considered “High Risk” which is the second highest designation next to “Extreme Risk”. The new guidelines for “High Risk” counties will include re-opening of restaurants and bars at a 25% capacity, retail and grocery stores at a 50% capacity, indoor gatherings of 6 maximum and outdoor gathers of 8 maximum. If Clatsop County can decrease cases and get down to “Moderate Risk” by continuing to…