In an ongoing effort to come up with rules for beach fires at Golden Gate National Recreation Area, park officials have scheduled a public meeting for September 24 to go over proposed guidelines and permitting.
Under the proposal, permits would cost between $25 and $35 and would be available up to 30 days in advance via on-line reservations or via the phone. There would be a ban on beach fires from November through February to give the beaches a chance to "rest."
The winter ban "is in response to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District's request to consider a restriction during 'Winter Spare the Air Season'," the Park Service said.
Draft Permit Conditions:
* Required for all fire pits at all times.
* Group size limited to 25, larger groups go through the existing permit process.
* Non-transferable.
* Permit holder present at all times.
* Permit signatory must be 18 years old.
* Security deposits not required.
* Permits would be cancelled if a Spare the Air Day is in effect.
* Permit cost would be refunded upon cancellation, processing fees would not be.
The meeting will be held September 24 from 6 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. at the County Fair Building, Golden Gate Park, 1199 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122.
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