Belmar is considering banning tents at the beach to alleviate crowding.

Belmar council members introduced a resolution that would prohibit large tents and canopies from Memorial Day until Labor Day. Mayor Matt Doherty says he's received complaints from the Department of Public Works, police, lifeguards and patrons about tents that make crowding worse.

Doherty says "beach spreading" not only adds to crowding but can also block a lifeguard's view of the water. He made a post on social media this week asking residents what they thought of the proposal.

Some Belmar beachgoers tell News 12 New Jersey that they don’t think a complete ban is needed.

“Maybe on the weekends ban it, but when you have people spending a full week they could have it then,” says Liz Bosslett.

“You have an area in the back not being used, at least here in Belmar, so let them go back there,” says Wayne Oliverio.

According to the mayor, the resolution wouldn't affect tents for small children or beach umbrellas. Other towns like Seaside Heights and Long Beach Island have enacted similar restrictions.

The borough council will discuss the proposal at its next scheduled meeting in September.

The new rules would take effect next summer if approved.