- Please drive slowly and follow speed limits – we share the road with walkers of all ages, bicyclists, pets, deer, and elk. All roads in Cape Meares dead-end and many are not paved and can create dust.
- Park responsibly – parked vehicles may not block driveways or emergency access lanes.
- Quiet hours are from 10pm to 7am – please be aware and respectful of others.
- Please minimize outdoor lighting – lighting should be downward facing and not shine beyond the property perimeter. Minimal lights at night help lessen disruption of bird migration and maintain dark skies for stargazing. Dark Skies – Outdoor Lighting Presentation
- Only use legal fireworks – if using fireworks in the community, make sure to have a hose or water bucket nearby and be respectful of quiet hours. Fireworks are not allowed on the beach. Legal fireworks do not explode, fly into the air, travel more than six feet horizontally and/or 12 inches vertically from the point of ignition. They include cone fountains, cylindrical fountains, flitter sparklers, ground spinners, illuminating torches, wheels, etc.
- Know your tsunami evacuation routes – signs are located around the community and information about emergency preparedness pages are found on the Cape Meares website.
- Hunting season – be aware that you may hear hunting gunfire in the fall and winter. Hunters must obtain appropriate licenses and tags, are never allowed to shoot across roadways, and must follow all other regulations about hunting on state, county, and private properties. Oregon Fish and Wildlife website.
- Short Term Rentals – rentals are licensed by Tillamook County and must abide by various rules including occupancy limits, adherence to quiet hours, appropriate trash disposal, parking limits, and prohibited use of tents or recreational vehicles. Violations to Short Term Rental use may result in warnings, fines, and revocation of license. Tillamook County Short Term Rental Licensing website.
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