During the public hearing residents urged bigger buffers, minimum parcel sizes of up to 10 acres, 24/7 on-site management, stronger wastewater and fire protections, and asked the board to consider recusal of members they say showed bias; the board voted a motion of confidence to retain the chair.

Ellsworth planning staff proposed revisions to Chapter 56 that keep the campground threshold at two sites, add a 24-hour manager contact and require on-site posting of rules including vehicle limits; board sent the draft back for redrafting after wide discussion of buffers, screening, and enforcement details.