TLHCA

County Board not changing RV parking regulations

County Board Chairman Jay Fisette has passed along notice of a County Board decision of no-action regarding changing the regulations regarding RV parking on county streets.   Please read below a letter he wrote to one citizen who helped initiate the fight against changing the regulation.

Dear Mr. Brown:

Thank you for taking the time to share your views on proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments pertaining to recreational vehicles with the County Board, the County Manager and staff.  Over the past several months, County staff has explored a range of modifications to the zoning ordinance and County Code that would apply to this situation

After considering a number of options, and in recognition of the concerns expressed to date with each of the possible amendments, the County Manager has concluded that the current regulations are sufficient and that these amendments do not need to be brought forward at this time.

In light of this information and the cumulative views expressed by citizens, consideration of any Zoning Ordinance or County Code amendments which pertain to recreational vehicles will not be an agenda item before the Board in the foreseeable future.

Please be advised that the current regulations, as outlined below, will be in effect and enforced:

•                RV’s parked on private property shall be less than 30 feet by 8 feet in size and shall be placed behind the front line of the dwelling.

•                There is a five-day limit for RVs of less than 12,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW) to park on a street where the abutting property is zoned for residential use,

•                After five consecutive days, the vehicle must be moved to a new location, such as a different block

•                RVs that exceed 12,000 pounds GVW cannot be parked on streets where the abutting property is zoned for residential use.

•                RVs of any size will continue to be able to park on streets in areas zoned for commercial and industrial use, and S3-A (parks and schools).

I appreciate your interest in this matter and the time you took to share your concerns with us.

Sincerely,

Jay Fisette

Chairman