Boaters and mooring permittees warn proposed rate hikes would erode affordable access Speakers representing mooring permittees said moorings provide affordable coastal access for middle‑class boaters and argued city tidelands fees are inequitable; presenters cited roughly 1,200 moorings and warned proposed rate increases could exceed 500%.

Newport Beach's boating community is fighting against proposed rate hikes that could skyrocket costs by over 500%, threatening affordable access for over 1,000 middle-class boaters.

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