Overview
- An urgency ordinance imposing a temporary ban has been in place since October and remains active while a permanent measure is drafted.
- The proposed ordinance will receive its first reading on Dec. 2 following two years of unsuccessful attempts to limit hours and mandate quieter gear.
- Neighbors reported a marked return to quiet during the temporary ban, while officials said voluntary compliance could not be reliably monitored.
- Violations have drawn warnings from police, and the police chief reported no significant enforcement issues to date.
- If adopted, Carmel-by-the-Sea could be the first California city to permanently prohibit pickleball, with nearby courts at Carmel Middle School offering an option outside city limits.