City Council Packet - 10/20/1992
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• STUDY MEETING (6:30 Pli
1. (Roll Call and Call to Order
2. Discussion Items:
2.1 Recreational Vehicle (RV) Parking
2.2 Board and Committee Structure
3. Administrative Review/Update
• City Administrator
4. Non-Agenda Items
5. Executive Session: The Tigard City Council will go into Executive Session under the provisions
of ORS 192.860 (1) (d), (e), & (h) to discuss labor relations, real property transactions, current
and pending litigation issues.
6. Adjournment
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Council Agenda Item
T I G A R D C I T Y C O U N C I L
MEETING MINUTES - OCTOBER 20, 1992
Meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Council President
Schwartz.
1. ROLL CALL
Council Present: Council President John Schwartz; Councilors
Judy Fessler, Valerie Johnson, and Joe Kasten. Staff Present:
Patrick Reilly, City Administrator; Ed Murphy, Comm).unity
Development Director; Liz Newton, Community Relations
Coordinator; Tim Ramis, Legal Counsel; and Catherine Wheatley,
City Recorder.
STUDY MEETING
2. DISCUSSION ITEMS
2.1 Recreational Vehicle (RV) Parking
a. City Administrator Reilly introduced this agenda topic
noting that Councilor Schwartz and Senior Planner Dick
Bewersdorff met with Rick Perkins and a local
representative of the Good Sam Club in June 1992. Since
then, staff has reviewed material on this issue. (See
summary memorandum, dated October 7, 1992, filed with the
Council Packet material from Patrick J. Reilly, City
Administrator, to the Mayor and council.)
b. Community Development Director Murphy distributed and
reviewed an October 20, 1992 memorandum from him to Pat
Reilly concerning regulations on RV's, boats trailers,
campers.
Photographs, from several streets throughout the City
which illustrated different RV parking situations, were
also submitted to the Council for their review.
Mr. Murphy noted that approximately 6 to 8 complaints
were received during the summer. Staff responds only on
a complaint basis.
It was noted that several subdivisions have deed
restrictions which could control the parking of RV's; the
City would not have jurisdiction over the enforcement of
deed restrictions.
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C. City Administrator Reilly advised, to simplify the
issues, the threshold question is: Does the City desire
to regulate or not regulate RV parking.
Community Development Director Murphy added that if the
Code is enforced only on a complaint basis that it may be
100 better to not regulate.
d. Council discussion followed:
- Councilor Schwartz commented that some people find
RV's parked in neighborhoods objectionable. He
noted concerns with complaint-oriented enforcement.
City Administrator Reilly suggested RV parking can
be regulated; however, enforcement could be applied
differently.
City Attorney Ramis commented on a legal element.
He noted that some cities, such as Beaverton, `rave
required persons wishing to park RV's on their
property obtain the permission from their
neighbors. This has encountered some
Constitutional challenges (from the State Supreme
Court) because of the improper delegation of
authority.
~Y - Council Fessler asked questions about measurement
of right-of-way noting that two cars could be
parked in driveways and not be in violation of any
ordiance. If the parking did not pose a safety
problem, then she said she thought it would be an
acceptable practice. She offered that screening
might be a compromise; i.e., landscaping or a
removable fence.
- Councilor Johnson requested comments from Mr. Rick
Perkins:
Mr. Perkins advised that, in his situation, the
problem was with the 20-foot setback. He was
within a few inches of being in compliance, but he i
could not get his 17-foot trailer back any farther
on his property. He advised that the trailer had
been parked there for three years.
Mr. Perkins also noted that finding rental storage
space for RV's was a hardship because of the
expense, not only for the rent but also for an
increase in insurance premiums. In addition, he
advised that such storage space was difficult to
locate in Tigard.
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Additional Council discussion followed. Topics
included the pros/cons of regulating through the
City or through "CC&R's"; whether or not such }
parking devalued property; whether the City's main
focus of responsibility should be for safety
issues; where the City should address property
rights vs. protection of property values.
Methods of enforcement were also discussed. One
suggestion was to stipulate that all vahicles would
be required to have a current license and kept in
mobile, operable condition. Enforcement through ;
CC&R's was discussed briefly and options available
to a neighborhood which did not have a homeowner's
association.
After discussion Council consensus was for the
following: Staff will research additional
information from other cities as to how they
address this particular situation. In addition
staff will prepare a summary of requirements with
regard to regulation of setbacks, safety/health
issues. A draft ordinance will be available for
council review with another workshop to be s
scheduled on this issue. !
Mr. Perkins indicated agreement with Council's
decision to work for a compromise.
Council meeting recessed 7:55 p.m.
Council meeting reconvened 8:02 p.m.
2.2 Board and Committee Structure
a. Community Relations Coordinator Liz Newton
summarized this agenda item (see Council meeting
packet material for Item 2.2). She distributed the
City Council Boards and Committee notes from the
May 1992 Council workshop.
Common themes from the Board and Committee meetings
included:
• broadening issues for Board/Committee review
• creation of a "supergroup" ;
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b. Comments noted during the meetings with the boards
and committees included the following:
• Council should articulate their expectations
and set parameters for the Boards/Committees
more explicitly.
• Communications from the Boards/Committees
leave them and fall into a "black hole.01
• Not enough people are getting involved; need
to create a way for a greater percentage of
people participating and commenting.
• Criticism that people feel that they are asked
to become involved in the process too late.
Comments that the system needs to change
because people often feel that the issues are
a "done deal" by the time they are allowed in
the process.
• Planning Commission is unsure of general
policies of Council. Perhaps, a summary
articulating the Council's philosophy could be
given to Boards and Committees. This
philosophy should be reviewed every two to
three years.
• The Solid Waste Advisory Committee was in a
unique situation with the franchise haulers
attending meetings as ex-officio members.
City Administrator suggested Council review
what they wanted the SWAG to do; that is,
study the technical issues or focus on public
relations (recycling).
• Transportation Advisory Committee's work on
the transportation bond issue was valuable.
Since that time, however, the Committee has
not been asked to deal many issues and their
main emphasis has been to prioritize
transportation projects for the Budget cycle
every year.
• Council discussed the Citizen Involvement Team
concept (CIT). (See outline below.) The
expectation of this concept would be that a
board or committee would not become singly
focused in one particular area.
• Community Relations Coordinator - Newton
cautioned that a format of asking for a vote
from the committees may imply to the members
that they have veto power on issues. The
purpose is to obtain comments from the
community to assist Council in their decision-
making role.
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C. After discussion, Council agreed with the following
recommendations:
• Incorporate Transportation Advisory Board
function into Planning Commission.
- Appoint Transportation Advisory Board
member to current Planning Commission
vacancy.
- Appoint Transportation Advisory Board
member to Planning commission seat
vacated by Wendi Hawley in January.
• Defer filling any vacancies on other Boards
and Committees until review of structure is
complete.
• Continue to reappoint existing members for six
months to retain continuity during transition.
• Develop "CIT" concept
- Neighborhood based (start with elementary
school boundaries.) - Council recommended
reducing the number to four or five.
- Ask existing Board and Committee members
to provide input.
• Review existing standing committee roles
` - Are they effective and appropriate?
Library Board
Park Board
Solid Waste Advisory Board
d. The following time line was presented to Council:
11/4/92 Board and Committee Chair meeting:
Present CIT concept for feedback.
11/11 -
12/2/92 NPO meetings: Present CIT concept for
feedback.
12/2 -
12/12/92 Concept Plan preparation: Staff input
from interested Board and Committee
members.
12/15-192 Concept Plan presentation to city
Council.
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3. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWil DATE :
• City Administrator noted:
- Joint Tigard-Tualatin School Board meeting is
scheduled for January 21, 1993.
- Council input for potential Community Development
Block Grant fund projects was requested. Eligible
area was identified in an earlier communication to
the City Council.
4. NON-AGEND-A ITEMS : None
5. W CUTIVE SESSION: Cancelled.
6. ADJOURNMENT: 9:24 p.m.
Attest* Catherine Wheatley, City Rec der
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MEMORANDUM
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Patrick J. Reilly, City Administrator
DATE: October 7, 1992
SUBJECT: RV Parking
As you may recall, Councilor John Schwartz and Dick Bewersdorff met
with Rick Perkins and a local representative of the Good Sam Club
(national RV owners club) regarding RV's in late June, 1992.
Councilor Schwartz indicated to Mr. Perkins that he would like to
have a workshop with the other Council members about the issues
brought up by Mr. Perkins.
Staff indicated that we would review the Good Sam Clubs RV Parking
Rights Manual and highlight portions for Council's review. Staff
also checked with other Metro area cities to determine what if any
other restrictions exist for RV's. The City Attorney's Office
provided a response to a court case (City of Euclid, Ohio v.
F Fitzthum) and its relevance in Oregon.
Staff received a copy of the RV manual on August 18. We have
attached a copy and have highlighted what we believe are the most
relevant parts. The City Attorney's opinion is also attached. It
indicates that Fitzthum is not controlling in the State of Oregon.
It appears that only two cities regulate RV's. The City of Forest
Grove regulations are pertinent only to street parking. The City
of Beaverton allows parking of RV's in the front yard by special
permit if due to physical characteristics of the lot, building or
landscaping, parking in the rear or side cannot be reasonably
provided. Such parking requires, also, that the owner enter into
a written agreement with the owner of the property on the side
closest to the RV parking, hard surfacing and no traffic sight
obstruction.
RV Manual Summary
Various articles provide experience in the actual regulation of
RV's on lots and streets in other cities across the country. They
provide examples of various ordinances. Mr. Perkins has indicated
that a more reasonable approach might be if some provision were
made to allow parking in the front yard where access to the side or
rear yard was not practical. Staff has highlighted the following
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o the RVer's viewpoint, pages 7-9
o a San Leandro, CA experience which provides for front
yard parking if there is no reasonable access to side cr ,
rear yard, page 17
0 72 hour allowance in Redondo Beach, CA, page 18
o Boynton Beach, FL allowing parking in driveway and where
enforcement was only on a complaint basis
o a situation in West Dundee IL similar to Tigard, pages
28-30
o Marquoketa, IA, pages 31-32, Bellevue NE, pages 35-36,
Tenafly, NJ, pages 37-38, Albuquerque, NM, page 42, and
Oklahoma City, OK, page 47 all allow front yard storage
if side and rear yards are not accessible
o Euclid, OH case, page 45
It would be relatively simple to amend the existing Tigard code to
provide for front yard storage if the rear or side yard was not
accessible. The other codes listed in the RV manual also provide
much more detailed approaches and examples of standards.
Alternatives'
1. leave RV code as is;
a. continue to enforce on complaint basis;
b. begin more proactive enforcement of RV code
violations;
2. repeal RV code section;
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3. amend code to provide for front yard storage where not
practical in front and rear;
4. amend code with more detailed standards such as distance
from structures, limitations on length and height,
screening specifications, distance from curb, connection
to utilities, etc.;
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RECEIVED PLANNING
O'DONN]ELL, RAMIS, CREW & CORRIGAN .IUL 1 199?
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
JEFF H. B BALLOW & WRIGHT BUILDING COUNTY OFFICE
MARK L BUSCH H SCH 1727 N.W. Hoyt Street 181 N. Grant. Suite 202
CHARLES E. CORRIGAN* Portland, Oregon 97209 Canby, Oregon 97013
STEPHEN F. CREW (503) 266-1149
CHARLES M. GREEFF TELEPHONE: (503) -M-4402
WRLIAM A. MONAHAN FAX: (503) 243-2944
NANCY B. MURRAY JAMES M. COLEMAN
MARK P. OMONNELL PLEASE REPLY TO PORTLAND OFFICE KENNETH M. ELIJOTP
TIMOTHY V. RAMIS Special Counsel
SHEILA C. RIDGWAY•
MICHAEL C. ROBINSON"
WILLIAM J. STALNAKER
July 13, 1992
'ALSO ADMrrrM TO MAcncz N STAIR OF NASHMM i
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Mr. R. W.:~ Perkins
11740 ~S.W. 114th Place
Tiyar~cu, vi. 97223
Re: Recreational Vehicle Parking
Dear Mr. Perkins:
This firm represents the City of Tigard. Tim Ramis wanted me to
contact you regarding the letter which you sent him regarding
recreational vehicles. In that letter you cited the case of City
of Euclid v. Fitzthum, 48 Ohio App 2d, 297, 357 NE2d 402 (1976),
cert denied, 429 US 1094 (1977). Fitzthum is not controlling in
the State of Oregon. It is-an Ohio case with precedential value
only with the State of Ohio. In fact, the Oregon Supreme Court has
reached the contrary conclusion. In the case of Oregon City v.
Hartke, 240 Or 35, 400 P2d 255 (1965), the Oregon Court determined
that cities may zone based on aesthetic considerations alone.
Thank you for bringing this case to our attention. I encourage you
to continue working with the City Council and City staff as you
have done.
Very truly yours,
O'DONNELL, RAMIS, CREW & CORRIGAN
Michael C. Robinson
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cc: Patrick J. Reilly, City Administrator
Dick Bewer.sdorff, Senior Planner.
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AUG 181992
Chapter I
Negotia ° for Y® V Parldng Rights ting Owners of recreational vehicles don't expect non-RVers to share their enthusiasms for
traveling by camper, trailer, or motorhome. It's the freedom to choose lifestyles that makes this
a truly free country where we have the capacity to pursue our own interests.
However, RV owners do expect the right to use their private property as they wish as long
as it does not affect the health, safety, and welfare of neighbors and fellow citizens.
Unfortunately, there are a lot of non-RVers who do not share this attitude. For the past
two decades, these anti-RV forces have become increasingly vocal in their objections to seeing
RVs parked in their neighborhood, either on the street or within the private limits of the RV
owner's property lines.
Why? Most objections are based on the grounds of aesthetic values, putting forth the premise
that RVs reduce property values and are an eyesore. Since objections to RV parking on this -
basis alone was defeated in the now famous Euclid, Ohio, case that was heard by the United
States Supreme Court (see page 45 in this publication), the anti-RV forces have resorted to
fighting RV par ing rights on t e asis of the health, safety, and welfare of the neighborhood.
Initially, they frequently have the backing of local government officials, but members of
the RVing community have, on many occasions, been able to counteract this trend. By co-
operating with city and community zoning officials, they have worked out compromises that
satisfy the majority of both RV and non-RV owners.
The purpose of this publication is to acquaint those facing anti-RV legislation with the
methods which other RV owners have utilized to gain favorable legislation.
Promptness and cooperation are key words when approaching the problem. Every RV
owner should be aware of the existing ordinances within his or her own community. Some
have learned, the hard way, that anti-ltV parking legislation has existed for many years, even
decades, only to be overlooked until some disgruntled property owner requested action from
the local law enforcement agency.
If an RV owner discovers that his community has legislation on the books against RV
parking, one approach might be to let the sleeping giant alone, but this could be dangerous;
once that fast citation is issued, a situation evolves that frequently gets out of hand and is
difficult to fight.
There is another problem. A city council can quietly enact anti-RV parking legislation
without the knowledge of local RV owners. This has happened on more than one occasion,
and once this legislation is on the books, it is far more difficult to change than if the RV owners
are vocal early in the negotiations.
Every RV owner should become a committee of one to be aware of zoning changes that
are being discussed in his city or town. This is admittedly easier in a smaller community where
such news is published in the local newspaper, but notices of hearings are public information
and must be published in some manner.
Once it has been established that a community is considering any changes that are going
to affect the rights of RV owners, it is time to take action, but in an orderly manner.
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The first step is to organize; work through Good Sam chapters to enlist the assistance of
r the RVers in your area. From that nucleus, select a committee to canvass neighborhoods and.
l contact homes where RVs are parked. An inexpensive advertisement in the local newspaper
announcing an organizational meeting can bring in still more support, and frequently local RV
dealers will be willing to lend their support by paying for advertisements or flyers to be delivered
to RV owners.
Other sources of support may come from RV manufacturers and the clubs they sponsor
as well as other recreation-oriented groups. If the law restricts RVers' rights, it could extend to
other interest groups such as motorcyclists, boaters or off-road enthusiasts. Finding out how
this law is going to affect multiple use vehicles, such as vans and pickups, also could swing a
lot of residents to your side.
From this gathering, it.is essential that a spokesman with a cool head and calm but firm
approach be appointed to represent RVers at public hearings and to the press. More than one
should be prepared, with each presenting a different aspect of the problem. The rhetoric should
be organized. To have one speaker after another stalk to the microphone and harangue about
the same issue does no good and creates a lot of ill will from non-RV owners as well as elected
officials. An orderly presentation gains more support and respect.
Numbers talk. Although you have only a few spokespersons, just having RV owners show
up and demonstrate their strength in numbers has been a very effective element in past situations.
It convinces legislators that here are people who are sincere in their requests to exercise their
property rights.
Again, the gathering should be orderly. It is rare that the and-RV forces are as organized
or generate as much support as those for RV owners' rights.
Suggest that a committee be formed of all of those involved (RVers, anti-RVers and officials)
to work out a solution to be presented at a future public hearing.
Be reasonable in your requests. Demanding the unlimited right to park an RV anywhere
on your property without regard for others is not going to meet with any sympathy. Study
ordinances that have been successful in other communities, and use them as guidelines in
establishing one that suits your community.
If opposing forces object to RVs parked in front yards, suggest that they be parked on
i paved or graveled surfaces specifically designed for that purpose. If they object to an RV blocking
the view of neighbors, establish a reasonable setback.
Show that you are good citizens, concerned about your community just as they are, but
also concerned about your personal property.
A survey of the RV storage spaces in your community might be in order. When compared
with the number of RVs involved, it very well could demonstrate that there are not sufficient
spaces to accommodate all of the RVs in question.
Maintaining a good image in your community is most important. Keeping your RV and
the area surrounding it neat and tidy will help you in your argument to keep it on your proper y.
An RV that obviously is neglected and has weeds growing up around the wheels and leaves
piled around it is bound to draw more criticism than one that is properly parked and maintained.
If it is necessary to enlist the aid of an attorney, be sure to have him send for Good Sam's
legal brief to assist him in preparing his case in your behalf. That, and this manual, could save
him hours of research and save your committee needed funds.
Don't be timid about asking questions. Why did the question of RV parking surface? And
i from what source? How many residents are really against RV parking? Is it only a disgruntled
few or is there a trend in this direction involving a majority of the residents? Frequently just
one or two families can stir up a real storm.
If the situation cannot be resolved through the .:;:Pal procedures of public hearings and a
vote of the local governing board, then take your issue to the voters in the form of a referendum.
J if the voters turn thumbs down, then at least the answer is definitive and not decided by
a handful of anti-RV property owners.
Just remember that it is not a hopeless situation; you are not alone in your efforts. Not
all communities succeed in their efforts to obtain favorable legislation, but many are finding
that elected officials and judges are swayed in the direction of the wholesome life-style and
family togetherness that RVing represents.
Every time RVers present a reasonable argument and win, it is bound to influence another
community somewhere in this country. That is one of the purposes of this document; to aid
others by providing information of organized efforts that have yielded successful results.
Don't give up without turning over every stone. As the RVing community grows in numbers
and strength, so do your chances to obtain pro-RV ordinances.
We sincerely hope that the information provided to you by TL Enterprises, Inc. will be
beneficial to you and all of the RV owners of your community.
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ARIZONA. Glendge }
Virtually every resident in the community of Glendale, Arizona, was violating a local
ordinance that specified that no vehicles, including cars and trucks, were allowed to be parked
in driveways. The law required that all be parked in carports or in garages, and that trailers be
stored in the rear one-quarter of private property.
It wasn't until Good Samer Bruce Varner received a citation for parking his motorhome
in his driveway that the actual letter of this law was brought to the attention of the community's
residents.
Most of the homes in Glendale were constructed at a time when side yards were required
to be only seven feet wide which made putting RVs in back yards impossible. Realizing that `
they had a problem, city officials mandated the City Planning and Zoning Commission to draft
a new ordinance which would cover all vehicle parking, including RVs.
In order to protect their interest, RVers rallied to attend the hearings concerning the direction
this new ordinance would take, and soon realized that they were up against a commission
with anti-RV sentiments.
( Good Samer Merle Peck studied Good Sam's Legislative Kit to prepare a pro-RV presen-
e tation for the commissioners. He concentrated on the Euclid, Ohio, ruling (see page 45 in this
issue of the Parking Rights Manual). Good Samer Floyd Getsinger was appointed to present
this information, but he was met with a cold reception by the commissioners who requested
that he make it fast; they were not interested in hearing any legal opinions.
However, the little information he did present piqued the commissioners' interest sufficiently
to delve into the subject. and to look into the Euclid decision.
Yielding to pressure from RVers and the strength of the Euclid case; the commission finally
approved a new ordinance favorable to RVers. However, the commission failed to present the
decision to the city council for a vote within the required 30 days. The RV contingent brought
this to the attention of Glendale's city'manager who took action to complete the proceedings.
The city council agreed to accept the.planning commission's recommendation that the new
ordinance be accepted.
During their battle, the RVing community called for support from two local dealers who
generously paid for flyers for distribution throughout the community.
The entire proceedings took one year, but since a survey indicated that 25 percent of the
residents of Glendale were RV owners, it was a decisive victory. .
ORDINANCE NO. 1237 NEW SERIES
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, RELATING TO
THE OFF STREET PARKING OF VEHICLES; AMENDING AND
ADDING PORTIONS OF APPENDIX A, AR: tCLE XXV,
SECTION 82; AMENDING AND DELETING PORTIONS OF
C CHAPT9 ISA, ARTICLE I, SECTIONS ISA-I AND 18A-4 ALL
OF THE CITY CODE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Glendale as follows:
SECTION 1. That Chapter 18. Article 1, section 18A-I is hereby amended to add the
following definition:
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"Recreational Vehicle. A vehicular type of unit forty (40) feet or less in length and
eight (8) feet or less in width, primarily designed as a temporary living quarters for recreation,
camping, or travel use, which either: (1) contains its own motive power as in the case of motor
homes, mini-motor homes, or recreational vans; (2) is drawn by another vehicle as in the case
t of travel trailers, tent trailers, camper trailers, or watercraft on boat trailers, or (3) is mounted on
another vehicle as in the case of truck campers."
SECTION 2. That Chapter 18A, Article 1, Section 18A-4 is amended to read as follows:
"No person shall occupy any mobile home in the City except in a mobile home park or
mobile home subdivision, and no person shall occupy any recreational vehicle in the City except
in a mobile home park. No person shall park any mobile home on an lot or parcel of land
which is situated outside of an approved mobile home park or mobile home subdivision.
Recreational vehicles may be parked or stored on any lot or parcel of land subject to the
provisions of Section 82, Article XXV, Appendix A of the Glendale City Code, provided that no
living quarters shall be maintained or any business carried on in such recreational vehicle while
the same is so parked or stored."
SECTION 3. That Appendix A. Article XXV, Section 82 (a) be amended to read
as follows:
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(a) For the purpose of this article, an "off-street parking space" shall mean an area in
the form of a rectangle measuring no less than ten feet by twenty feet, except double carports or
garages shall be not less than eighteen feet by twenty feet exclusive of drives or aisles giving
access thereto, and each such space shall be accessible from streets or alleys, or private i
driveways or aisles leading to the front yard.
SECTION 4. That Appendix A. Article XXV, Section 82 be amended by adding new
paragraphs (1), (m) and (n) as follows:
"(1) Any vehicle which is not otherwise prohibited by the provisions of this
Ordinance from being parked in the front yard of a single-family or two-family residence lot i
may be parked in that front yard provided that such vehicles are parked on an improved
driveway or upon an improved parking surface, and provided that the total width of the parking
area does not exceed either thirty (30) feet or fifty percent (50%) of the lot width as measured
at the front yard setback, whichever is less. For the purpose of this Section, improved driveway
or improved parking surface shall consist of concrete, asphalt, oil cake, crushed stone, paving
bricks, or such other improvements as may be approved by the Director of Planning which
would render the parking surface sufficiently dust free.".
"(m) No part of any vehicle parked in the front yard of a single-family or two family
residence lot in accordance with the provision of subparagraph (1) hereof shall _--.tend over the
public sidewalk, or street curb where no sidewalk exists; nor shall any such vehicle be parked
within the area formed by a ten-foot by ten-foot (10'X 10') triangle as measured from the point
of intersection of the back of the sidewalk, or street curb where no sidewalk exists, and a side
property line extended to the back of the sidewalk, or street curb where no sidewalk exists,
when such side property line is within five (5) feet of a driveway or an improved parking
surface located on an adjacent lot."
"(n) Not more than one (1) unregistered or inoperable motor vehicle shall be stored
on any lot or parcel of land within any Residence District, and no such unregistered or
inoperable vehicle shall be stored within the front yard."
SECTION 5. That should any provision of this Ordinance be held invalid, such
invalidity shall not affect other provisions which can be given effect without the invalid
provision; and to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable.
SECTION 6. WHEREAS the immediate operation of the provisions of this Ordinance is
necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety of the City of Glendale. an
emergency is hereby declared to exist. and this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from
and after its passage, adoption and approval by the Mayor and Council of the City of Glendale,
and it is hereby exempt from the referendum provisions and laws of the State of Arizona.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of
Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, this 28th day of June, 1983.
George Renner ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: REVIEWED BY:
Mayor Laverne Behm William E. Farrell John Maltbie
City Clerk City Attorney City Manager
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ARIZONA, Phenix
The 67,500 RV and boat owners of Phoenix, Arizona, nearly became victims of legislation
that was aimed at owners of large trucks and commercial vehicles, but included recreational
vehicles as well.
Through the diligence and persistent efforts of Good Samer Lee Stedman Morris, this
discriminatory ordinance was not passed and RV owners of the nation's ninth largest city can
continue to park their vehicles on their own property.
The proposed front yard parking ordinance first surfaced before the City Council of Phoenix
in Jane, 1984, in response to complaints concerning oversized vehicles in residential areas.
Only two RV owners, Lee and Doris Tyner, coowners of a 19-foot mini motorhome, were
present at that first meeting. At issue was a phrase in the proposed ordinance specifying that
"recreation vehicles, boats, buses and trailers shall not be parked in the front yard of any
residence district." This phrase had been added to the ordinance regulating oversized vehicles
without statistics to back up the necessity for such a ban on RV parking.
The proposed ordinance was referred to the Zoning Ordinance Revision Committee (ZORC)
for further study.
By the time the ZORC meeting was held on July, 12, Lee had enlisted aid from other RV
clubs and vehicle owners' organizations and received strong support from boat owners and
fishing organizations. In total, she had support from 14 groups, including marine product dealers.
The first meeting with ZORC was informal and provided the public representatives the
opportunity to present their views. Lee cited other communities where RV parking had been
contested and legislation had been decided in favor of the RV owners. She stressed the fact
that most of the residential areas in Phoenix do not allow sufficient space for side or back yard
parking. She also brought up the lack of alleys and the insufficient number of commercial
storage lots in the area.
It was brought out that although there had been complaints relating to "motor vehicles"
there were no statistics about how many of the complaints were directly related to recreational
vehicles.
. The committee had failed to research the subject, but Lee had done her homework and
presented them with statistics that would help them make an educated decision.
There are 67,500 boats and RVs in Phoenix representing 34 percent of the population of
the city with 290,000 owners and users of this equipment; 190 businesses in Phoenix are
devoted to the sales and service of these units; the annual registration fee on a new Class A
motorhome is $700, more than many people pay in real estate taxes; the city sales taxes on
new RVs put $1,114,000 into the city treasury in 1983.
An aid to the mayor told Lee that the resistance to the ordinance was the ,best researched
_ and most organized in the history of the administration.
On August 1, 1984, ZORC met for a work session and to review information, but the
meeting was not intended for citizen oral presentations. This was followed by meetings of the
Planning Commission on August 22 and October 4. At these sessions, realtors, who have
traditionally been considered anti-RV parking, stepped forward in favor of RV owners.
i During this entire time, no organized interest groups stepped forward in opposition to RV
parking.
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By October 4, the committee of two that had appeared at the first meeting to represent
ftV owners had grown to 200 as the snowbirds started filtering back to the area and vacationing
RVers returned to their hags in Phoenix. As Lee noted, the timing could not have been worse.
The meetings took place when there were fewer RVers in Phoenix than at any other time of
year and during the hottest season when temperatures soar well above 100 degrees. They also
were scheduled at inconvenient times, such as 3:30 p.m. when business people must leave
their jobs to attend or during the dinner and peak traffic hours.
At the conclusion of the October 4 Planning Commission meeting, still nothing had been
determined, but the RV owners had gained two months to promote their cause. The final
session was set for December 17, again poor timing because of holiday activities.
At the final meeting, Mayor Terry Goddard, to whom Lee had been supplying information,
said that the planning department staff had been overly zealous in their efforts to respond to
parking complaints without further investigating the source of the complaints and the nature
.of the vehicles initiating the complaints.
It was a major victory in a major city working and negotiating with poorly informed
committee members. Media coverage made Phoenix residents more keenly aware of the impact
RV ownership and related activities have on their community.
In response to the favorable decision, the RV contingent vowed to become a self-policing
committee to go after those RV owners who do not properly store and maintain their vehicles,
making them objectionable to the neighbors.
As of this printing the ordinance is awaiting final approval by the Phoenix City Council.
You may request information regarding this ordinance from the Planning Department, City
of Phoenix, 125 East Washington, Phoenix, Arizona 85004 Attention: Rick Counts, Planning
Director.
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ARIZONA, Sierra Vista
The community of Sierra Vista, Arizona, had no parking ordinance and, thanks to quick
action from Good Samers in that community, still has no ordinance regulating parking of any
vehicles.
The issue of RV parking was brought to the attention of the city council when a resident
complained about a trailer that had been parked in a cul-de-sac for "three or four years," with
a cord leading across the sidewalk to the RV. In response to the complaint, the council drafted
an ordinance that would have been very restrictive to all RVs in that community. The proposed
ordinance would have permitted an RV to be "parked in any enclosed structure, in a side or
rear yard provided it was no nearer than two feet from a structure or outside in a driveway if
space was not available in the rear or side yard or 'reasonable' access to those areas was
blocked."
The ordinance also would have required the vehicle to be at least 10 feet from the owner's
property line and would not have allowed any part of the unit to extend over the public
sidewalk or thoroughfare.
Good Samers Carl Kimble and John Hulfin enlisted the assistance of RV owners in Sierra
Vista by covering the community street-by-street, distributing copies of the proposed ordinance
and requesting their cooperation in attending the hearing concerning the ordinance.
Their efforts paid off when 350 pro-RV residents filled the City Hall council chambers to
voice their objections to the ordinance. Their very presence was all that was needed. Although
the ordinance was seventh on the agenda, it was moved up to first to accommodate the crowd.
Then the council voted 7-0 to delete the proposed ordinance from their agenda, and never to
consider it again. The modOn to delete the proposal from* the agenda included the provision
that the city- staff not draft another ordinance, and that the council not consider the matter at
a future date.
The ordinance, ii passed, .vculd Dave carried a heavy fine and possible jail sentence for
violators.
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CALIEFORMA, Agoura Ws
Even the home of Good Sam Club's International Headquarters, Agoura, California, wash'
exempt from restrictive RV parking. However, legislation passed in that community in Oct
1983, only affects street parking, not parking on private property.
Nominally, in the interest of safety, the city council of that community passed an ordinan
that restricts the parking of an "oversize vehicle" on any public street or highway within
residential zone between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. The ordinance does not apply'
persons who actually are engaged in loading or unloading an RV or anyone who is
emergency repairs.
Since the ordinance allows street parking between the hours of 5 p.m. and 9 a.m., resid
using their RVs for daily transportation can utilize this space for overnight parking.
ORDINANCE NO. 33
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AGOURA HILLS
CONCERNING THE PARKING OF OVERSIZE VEHICLES AND
CERTAIN COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ON PUBLIC STREETS
AND HIGHWAYS AND AMENDING THE AGOURA HILLS
MUNICIPAL CODE
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The City Council of the City of Agoura Hills does ordain as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 2 of Article III of the Agoura Hills Municipal Code is amended by
adding Sections 3201 and 3202 to read:
3201. Ove,size Vehicles-Parking Within Residential Zone.
(a) No person shall park or leave standing upon any public street or highway within
a residential zone, as amended, any oversize vehicle at any time between the hours of 9:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.rn. For the purposes of this section, the term "oversize vehicle" shall mean any
vehicle or combination of vehicles which exceeds eighteen feet (18') in length, eighty inches
(80") in width, or eighty-two inches (82") in height, exclusive- of projecting lights or devices
allowed by Sections 35109, 365110, or 351 12 of the Vehicle Code as may be arni ended.
(b) This section shall not apply to any person who is actually engaged in the loading
or unloading of any non-commercial oversize vehicle or is actually engaged in making
emergency repairs thereon. Further, this section shall not apply to any commercial oversize
vehicle making pickups or deliveries of goods, wares, and merchandise from or to any building
or structure located on a public street or highway within a residential zone or delivering
materials to be used in the actual and bona fide repair, alteration, remodeling, or construction of
any building or structure upon a public street or highway within a residential zone for which a
building permit has previously been obtained.
(c) Violation of this section is hereby deemed to be bn infraction and is punishable
according to the provisions of Section 1200(b) of this Code. Furthermore, pursuant to Section
22651 of the Vehicle Code, any oversized vehicle parked or left standing on a public street or
highway in a residential zone in violation of this section may be removed from the street or
highway upon which such vehicle is parked or left standing.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of October, 1983, by the following
AYES: 4 Frances J. Pavley ATTEST:
NOES: 0 Mayor E. Fredrick Bien
ABSTAIN: I City Clerk
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CALIEFORNIA, San Leandro
In 1979, it looked like the RV owners of San Leandro, California, were in for a hard time.
A proposal before the city council went beyond street parking restrictions, which would have
prohibited parking of all oversized vehicles between the hours of 2 and 6 a.m. The proposal
also extended to off-street parking, and would have prohibited parking within the 20-foot front
yard setback area of residences.
This ordinance would have encompassed vehicles in excess of 20 feet in length, 7 feet in
height, and 7 feet in width. The ordinance was drafted in response to complaints about problems
of visibility due to oversized vehicles on streets and in driveways. Station wagons, vans, and
pickups with shells were to be exempted from the restrictions.
Council members agree that, should the ordinance be passed, it would not apply to short-
term parking situations; complaints were to be issued only after a vehicle had been parked in
one location for a sufficient time to be considered "long-term."
Good Samers in San Leandro went into action. First they learned that there were not
sufficient storage lots nearby to accommodate all of the RVs that would be in violation of the
proposed ordinance. They gathered their forces and voiced their complaints to the city council.
Members of the council listened, and the resulting revised ordinance is more favorable to
most RV owners than the one originally proposed. It specifies that RVers unable to park their
vehicles behind the 20-foot setback, and who have no reasonable access to either the rear or
side yard, may park their vehicles in their driveways, provided they do not extend over the
public sidewalk.
As for street parking, non-motorized vehicles are not allowed to be parked between the
hours of 2 and 6 a.m.
San Leandro, California
TITLE VI VEHICLES
Chapter 1 :~affic Control
A variance granted pursuant to these provisions shall remain valid only so long as the
necessary facts established in order to obtain, the variance continue to exist.
(b) Off-Street Parking Of Vehicles Of Certain Size; Residential.
(1) No motor vehicle exceeding the following two (2) dimensions: twenty (20)
feet in iengi , and seer? (7) feet in height shall be parked or left standing
within twenty (20) feet of the front yard or street slue yard (o^ ? corner lot)
side of the sidewalk; provided, however, that such motor vehicles may be so
parked or left standing on the driveway portion thereof, iEspace is not
available upon the driveway of the vehicles to be parked beyond said twenty
(20) feet, or if space is not available in the rear yard or side yard, or there is
no reasonable access to either the rear yard or side yard; a corner lot is
presumed to have reasonable access to the rear yard.
(2) Not withstanding paragraph (b) (1) of this section, no part of any motor
C vehicle may extend over the public sidewalk.
(c) Non-Motorized Vehicles.
No vehicle other than a motor vehicle as defined by California Vehicle Code
§ 415 shall be parked or left standing upon any street between the hours of 2:00
a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
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CALIFORNIA, Redondo Beach
Another example of how one person can make a difference comes from Redondo Beach,
California.
It was in 1980 that Good Samer Dr. Win Buckner almost single-handedly defeated the
Redondo Beach City Council's proposed anti-RV parking ordinance.
Buckner protested the proposed legislation in person at a City Council meeting, utilizing
information from the Legislative Kit to support his argument. He succeeded in getting the
councilmen to postpone their decision on the ordinance for one week.
It was a busy week for Buckner. He wrote and had printed 500 flyers which he and his
wife distributed on every parked RV they found, driving nearly 100 miles on city streets and
through parking lots.
When the council met the following week, Buckner was pleased to see City Hall packed
and overflowing. Fifty of those attending the meeting were, like Buckner, prepared to deliver
speeches in protest of the anti-RV parking legislation.
After only six of these speeches, the city councilman who had introduced the legislation
announced that he would withdraw his motion. Without the alertness of Buckner, and the
support of those he contacted, the legislation probably would have been passed and signed into
law before the RV owners of that community were aware of the restrictions being imposed on
them.
Once again, it stressed the importance of knowing what is going on in the community.
The proposed legislation would have allowed motorhomes to park in the front yard area
on approved driveways which lead directly to a garage. Non-motorized RVs could be parked
on driveways, side yards, and back yards if they were behind the front line of the main structure
on the property.
Redondo Beach, California
1. Regulations for parking and/or storage for each lot or parcel in all residential land
use districts as designated by Section 10-2.1406 of Article 2 of this chapter.
(1) Storage and/or parking, for more than seventy-two (72) consecutive hours, of
® boats, house trailers, camp trailers, detached camper-trailer tops, dismantled vehicles, and other
traders in the front yard area ("front yard arc-a" ucfiacd herein. ;;r the ptr.r,s: of this >cct.iva as
the area measured from the front property line to a line parallel with the face of the front wall
of the main building located the greatest distance from the front proparty line and extending the
full width of the lot or parcel) shall not be permitted. In addition to the above regulation,
storage in the front yard area for more than seventy-two (72) consecutive hours of any materials
(lumber, metals, plastics, etc.), fixtures, appliances, machines, trash, waste, or other materials
which are not customarily considered as a decorative landscaping feature is hereby prohibited.
(2) On the street side of corner or reversed corner lots, storage and/or parking for
more than seventy-two (72) consecutive hours of boats, trailers, or similar items, in the side or
rear yard area, shall be shielded by a decorative wail or fence six (6') feet high to minimize any
undesirable appearance from the street and surrounding property; except on the street side of
reversed corner lots no storage shall be permitted closer to the street than the required setback of
the adjacent interior lot.
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construction equipment or materials, or storage and/or parking for more than seventy-two (72)
consecutive hours of boats, house trailers, camper trailers, detached camper-trailer tops, vehicles,
or dismantled vehicles, on vacant lots or parcels in the residential districts shall not be permitted.
(4) Private automobiles and motor vehicles which are operative may be parked or
stored in the front yard area only on approved driveways which lead directly to a garage.
(5) Storage for more than seventy-two (72) consecutive hours of any commercial or
construction equipment or materials on any lot or parcel in the residential land use districts is
hereby prohibited except for equipment and materials being used for construction on the
premises where a valid building permit has been issued or applied for.
(6) House trailers, mobile homes, campers, or boats shall not be occupied or used as
a dwelling unit in any land use district unless located in a trailer or mobile home park which
has been approved by the City.
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Dick Fish, Good Sam's Northern California state director, spearheaded an effort in Sun-
nyvale. California, that resulted in favorable legislation for RV parking on private property.
The Sunnyvale issue dates back to 1957 when overnight on-street parking was prohibited;
this ordinance was repealed in 1968 since its enforcement was not considered either practical
or in the public interest.
In 1976, a new ordinance was proposed concerning parking and storage of recreational
vehicles in residential areas. in a report prepared for the mayor -and city council members of
Sunnyvale by William F. Powers, director of community development at that time, it was
observed that at a city council hearing concerning the proposed ordinance, "overwhelming
opposition was expressed by some to specific points which might well have been modified so
as to become acceptable, but by the most vocal majority opposed to any regulation."
This opposition, of course, came from the RVers attending the hearing.
Because of that opposition, the city council decided to take no further action at that time,
but this did not eliminate the problem. Based on first-hand observations and continuing com-
plaints, there still was a need for some parking ordinance regulating M.
A casual survey at that time also indicated that the number of recreational vehicles was
growing, particularly small and medium-sized vehicles. (This was following the gasoline crunch
of the mid-1970x.) The survey also brought to the attention -of the city council the increasing
number of vans, either converted or convertible for camping use, and pick-up trucks which
were being used as second family cars in place of station wagons.
in his report, Powers further stated: "These changes seem to support the previous rec-
ommendation that the basic problem is one of parking for vehicles in general rather than
recreational vehicles as such and that any distinction should probably be made on the basis of
size rather than use."
Powers recommended several courses of action, and the resulting legislation makes it
possible for RV owners to park their vehicles in front and side yards under specified conditons.
Sunnyvale, California
19.48.240 Parking and loading areas-Improvement standards. The surface of areas
designated as parking and loading areas and their approaches shall be paved with asphaltic or
Portland cement concreted surfaces, and bumper guards, stall entrances. and traffic flow
markings, shall be provided and main ir.ed in conformity with standards approved by the
directory of community development. Provided, however, that in R-O and R-1 zoning dist::C.s.
the surface of parking areas and their approaches may be some other stabilized permanent
surface in conformity with standards approved by the director of community development. (Ord.
1949-79 § 2: Ord. 1786-75 § 7, 1975: Ord. 1081 § 1 (part) 1963: prior code § 10-3.1025).
` 19.48.260 Parking in front and side yards-when allowed: Except in a corner triangle
on corner lots, parking is allowed in the required front and side yards in all residential zoning
districts. Provided, however, that in R-O and R- I zoning districts such parking shall be limited to
currently licensed operable vehicles; shall be on a stabilized permanent surface installed in
accordance with Section 19.48.240; and that such parking area shall not cover more than fifty
percent of any required front yard. (Ord. 1949.79 § 3: Ord. 1085 § 1 (part), 1963: prior code
§ 10-3.1027).
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CALIFORNIA, VaHejo
Serving on committees and attending meetings can result in favorable legislation. That's
what the RV owners of Vallejo, California, found out when that community was in the process
of drawing up an ordinance to regulate RV parking.
Representatives of the Good Sam Club and other RV organizations were invited to attend
meetings with the City Council and deputy city attorney of Vallejo to over their suggestions
and opinions on the direction that the ordinance should take. After a number of meetings that
generated input from all segments of the community, the final form of the ordinance was agreed
upon and voted into law.
In addition to permitting RV storage on residential property, the ordinance provides for
temporary use for sleeping purposes by friends, relatives or visitors for a period not to exceed
30 days :n any one calendar year.
ORDINANCE NO. 218 N.C. (2d)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF VALLEJO AMENDING THE
VALLEJO MUNICIPAL CODE BY ENACTING, ADOPTING AND
ADDING THERETO, A NEW CHAPTER TO TITLE 7, SAID NEW
CHAPTER TO BE NUMBERED CHAPTER 7.96, PROHIBITING
THE OCCUPANCY OR USE OF MOBILE LIVING UNITS AS
DEFINED THEREIN BY ANY PERSON FOR LIVING OR
SLEEPING PURPOSES UPON ANY STREET, ALLEY, LANE,
HIGHWAY. MUNICIPAL OFF-STREET PARKING LOT, OR
OTHER PUBLIC PLACE, OR UPON ANY LOT, PIEt-E, PARCEL.
OR TRACT OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY OF VALLEJO:
SUBJECT TO CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS AS EXPRESSED
THEREIN; Ehr_MPTING THE PARKING OR STORAGE
THEREOF WHEN NOT USED FOR LIVING OR SLEEPING
PURPOSES IN VIOLATION OF CITY ORDINANCES OR
REGULATIONS; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF
THE ORDINANCE AND A SEPARABILITY CLAUSE; AND
REPEALING SECTION 10(a) OF ORDINANCE NO. 430 N.C.,
AND ALL GTHER ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT OR INCONSISTENT THEREWITH.
The Council of the City of Vallejo does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. The Vallejo Municipal Code is hereby amended by enacting, adopting and adding
thereto a new chapter to Title 7, said new chapter to be numbered and read as follows:
CHAPTER 7.96
MOBILE LIVING UNITS
$cCiivii i.w.vav. ua-a aNiuONa. As used in this ♦,uap aea.
"Mobile living unit" means a camp car, commercial coach, mobile home, recreational
vehicle, or travel trailer as each of these terms is defined in Chapter 1 (Sections 18000-18013),
Pan 2 (Mobile Homes) and in Chapter 1 (Sections 18200-18220). Part 2.1 (Mobile Homes Parks
C Act), Division 13 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California, and a camp trailer,
house car, or trailer coach, as each of these terms is defined in Division 1 (Sections 100-675) of
the Vehicle Code of the State of California, or any other vehicle or structure originally designed,
or permanently altered in such a manner as will permit occupancy or use thereof for living or
sleeping purposes, and so designed or equipped with wheels, or capable of being mounted on
wheels and used as a conveyance on public streets or highways, propelled or drawn by its own
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or other motive power, excepting a vehicle or device used exclusively upon stationary rails or
tracks.
.,Person" means and includes any natural person, partnership, firm, company,
corporation, trust, or unincorporated association.
Section 7.96.020. USE OR OCCUPANCY OF MOBILE LIVING UNITS FOR SLEEPING
PURPOSES PROHIBITED; EXCEPTIONS. It shall be unlawful for any person to occupy or use
any mobile living unit for living or sleeping purposes upon any street, alley, lane, highway,
municipal off-street parking lot, or other public place, or upon any lot, piece, parcel, or tract of
land within the City of Vallejo except as provided below and in Sections 7.96.040 and 7.96.050
of this chapter:
(a) Within a lawfully established and licensed mobile home park,
recreational trailer park, travel trailer park, labor camp subject to Chapter 4
(commencing with Section 2610) Part 9, Division 2 of the Labor Code of the State of
California, or other like facility which is designed and equipped to operate for the
purpose of providing temporary or permanent accommodations for such mobile living
units; and
(b) A mobile living unit may be occupied or used for sleeping purposes only
by friends, relatives, or visitors on land entirely owned by or leased to the host person
for a period of not to exceed thirty (30) days in any one calendar year, provided that
said mobile living unit shall not be connected to any utility, other than temporary
electricity hookups, and provided further that the host person shall receive no
compensation for such occupancy or use. All temporary electrical hookup facilities
shall comply with applicable state law and the Vallejo Electrical Code. No such mobile
living units shall discharge any litter, sewage. effluent or other matter except into
sanitary facilities designed to dispose of such material.
Section 7.96.030. PERMITTING PROPERTY TO BE OCCUPIED OR USED FOR SUCH
PURPOSES PROHIBITED. Subject to the exceptions set forth in Sections 7.96.020, 7.96.040 and
7.96.050 of this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any owner, lessee, or occupant of any lot, piece,
parcel, or tract of land within the City of Vallejo, whether for gain, hire, reward, or gratuitously,
or otherwise, to permit the same to be occupied or used by any mobile living unit for living or
sleeping purposes.
Section 7.96.040. OVERNIGHT PARKING EXCEPTION. Nothing in this chapter shall be
deemed to prevent the temporary occupancy, for sleeping purposes, of a mobile living unit for a
single period of not more than fourteen (14) hours from the evening of one day to the morning
of the next day, if lawfully parked on a public street, when the following conditions are met:
(a) Said vehicle must conform to all applicable sections of the Vehicle Code
of the State of California;
(b) Said vehicle must have completely self-contained utilities, meeting all
applicable codes and laws of the State of California governing such mobile living units,
as defined in Section 7.96.010 of this chapter, or meeting such requirements in the
jurisdiction of registration, if the vehicle is registered outside of the State of California;
(c) The self-contained utilities described in (b) above must include toilet
facilities;
(d) Said vehicle, or the occupants thereof, may not discharge or discard any
litter, effluent, sewage or other matter into any public street or way or upon any
private property while parked as provided in this section;
(e) No mobile living unit may be parked under the provisions of this section
in any residential zoned district; and
(f) No mobile living unit may be parked under the provisions of this section
anywhere in the City of Vallejo for two or more consecutive nights.
Section 7.96.050. EXEMPTION FOR PARKING OR STORAGE Vl\ OWNED OR
LEASED PREMISES. Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to prohibit the owner or operator
of any mobile living unit from parking or storing his mobile living unit upon premises owned,
leased, or otherwise lawfully occupied or used by him, so long as such mobile living unit is not
occupied or used for living or sleeping purposes in violation of the provisions of this chapter,
Title 16, Zoning, of this Code, or any other applicable ordinance or regulation of the City of
Vallejo.
Section 7.96.060. PENALTIES. Every person violating any of the provisions of this
chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon a first conviction thereof shall be
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punished by a fine not exceeding ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00), or by imprisonment in
the County Jail for not exceeding thirty (30) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment, and
upon a second conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding TWO HUNDRED
FIFTY DOLLARS ($250.00), or by imprisonment in the County Jail for not exceeding ninety
(90) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment, and upon a third or subsequent conviction
thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00), or by
imprisonment in the County Jail for not exceeding six (6) months, or by both such fine and
imprisonment. Every person continuing committing, or permitting any violation of the
provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day of
said violation of this chapter.
Section 7.96.070. ENFORCEMENT. It shall be the duty of any Police Officer, the
Building Official, the Health Officer, and any other employee of the City of Vallejo designated by
the City Manager by writing filed with the City Clerk, to enforce the provisions of this chapter.
The Building Official, the Health Officer, or any regularly appointed employee of said Building
Department or Health Department, and any other employee of the City of Vallejo so designated
by the City Manager, are hereby empowered to make arrests a,.-' issue Citdtiuns pursuant to
Section 836.5 and 853.6 of the Penal Code of the State of California for violations of this
chapter.
SECTION 2. SEPARABILITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this
ordinance is for any reason held unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council does hereby-declare that it
would have passed this ordinance in every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase
thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or
phrases be declared unconstitutional or invalid.
SECTION 3. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES. Section 10(a) of Ordinance No. 430
N.C. adopted March 27, 1961, and all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with or
inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect
ffrom and after thirty (30) days after its final passage.
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First read at the regular meeting of the Council of the City of Vallejo held on the 18th
day of March, 1974, and finally passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council
held the 25th day of March, 1974, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Bertuzzi, Cunningham, Curtola, Douglas and Sibley
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmen Asera and Dubnoff, excused.
Signed/FLORENCE E. DOUGLAS
Mayor
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ATTEST:
Signed/HELEN G. SEEBER
City Clerk
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FLORIDA, Boynton Beach
Good Samers in Boynton Beach, Florida, won a decisive victory and one of the most liberal
RV parking ordinances on the books.
Prior to 1978, the existing anti-RV ordinance prohibiting the parking of RVs on residential
property (except in a garage) was enforced only on complaint. This led to one RVer in the
community claiming that the practice of enforcing only in response to complaints was discrim-
inatory; he had been cited several times while others in the city continued to park their RVs
on their property without penalty since no complaints had been filed against them.
This lone RV owner's allegation led to a wholesale enforcement of the ordinance, and a
loud cry of protest from RV owners who requested a new ordinance.
The new ordinance went far beyond most in allowing not one but two RVs to be parked
on a single residential lot provided that only one is parked or stored in the area between the
right-of-way and the structure on a hard surfaced area. A second one may be parked or stored
in a carport, on a driveway (behind the front line of the structure) or in a rear yard.
The ordinance goes a step further in allowing additional RVs stored in an enclosed structure.
Chapter 20
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, BOATS AND
BOAT TRAILERS
Sec. 20-1. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the parking and storage
of recreational vehicles and boats or boat trailers. These regulations are intended for and in the
best interest of the citizens of the city to provide easy access to recreational vehicles while
promoting the health, safety and welfare of all the citizens of the city. (Ord. No. 78-2, § 1, 2-7-
78)
Sec. 20-2. Scope. This chapter is intended to be applicable in all residentially zoned
areas within the city limits. (Ord. No. 78-2, § 2, 2-7-78)
Sec. 20-3. Definition. As used in this chapter, "recreation vehicle" means any travel
trailer, motor home, slide-in camper, or other unit built or mounted on a chassis, excluding
vans, designed without a permanent foundation, which is used for temporary dwelling or
sleeping purposes and which may be legally driven or towed on a highway, and which body
length does not exceed thirty-five (35) feet and total body width does not exceed eight (8) feet,
or any boat or boat trailer, and all other sport type recreational vehicles and the trailers used to
store or transport all such recreational vehicles. (Ord. No. 78-2, § 3, 2-7-78)
Sec. 20-4. More stringent regulations to apply. This chapter is primarily for the purpose
of protecting residential zoning. Therefore, any ordinances of this city or laws of this state
providing for the regulation of recreation vehicles, boats or boat trailers or motor vehicles are in
addition to this chapter and wherever any provision of some other ordinance or applicable
statute, whether primarily for the regulation of recreation vehicles, boats or boat trailers or
!Motor vehicles Or or p,urPoses of zoning. imposes more stringent requirements or limitations
then are imposed or required by the provisions of this chapter than the more stringent
requirements or limitations shall apply. (Ord. No. 78-2, § 7, 2-7-78)
( Sec. 20-5. Effect on private limitations on land use. This chapter shall not be con-
strued to limit any deed restrictions, condominium regulations or similar private limitation more
restrictive than the regulations contained herein. Further this provision shall not be construed as
creating an obligation on the city to enforce private limitations on land use. (Ord. No. 78-2, § 7,
2-7-78)
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Sec. 20-6. Conditions to parking on rivate ro . Parking or storing of recreation
vehicles, boats or at trailers on private property may be permitted under the following
conditions:
(a) That the recreation vehicle, boat or boat trailer may be parked or stored in a
carport.
(b) That the recreation vehicle, boat or boat trailer may be parked or stored on a
driveway.
(c) That the recreation vehicle, boat or boat trailer may be stored in the rear yard. not
closer than five (S) feet of the rear lot line or in the side yard not projecting
beyond the front roof line.
(d) That the recreation vehicle, boat or boat trailer must be owned or used by a
resident of the premises.
(e) That the recreation vehicle, boat or boat trailer must be currently registered and x
licensed as required by state and federal law.
(f) That no recreation vehicle, boat or boat trailer may be parked between the right-
of-way and the structure unless on a driveway or other hard surfaced area, such
as asphalt, paving stones, shelirock or concrete.
(g) That the total number of vehicles (other than passenger vehicles) so-parked or
stored shall be limited to two (2), not including those kept in a garage. Only one '
recreation veh; - may be parked or stored between the right-of-way and the
structure.
(h) That the recreation vehicle, boat or boat trailer shall be parked or stored entirely
on the owner's property in a safe and orderly manner and that vehicles parked or
stored on a driveway shall not be a hazard to people entering the driveway or to
persons passing on the sidewalk.
(i) That the recreation vehicle, boat or boat trailer is not in the process of being
constructed, reconstructed or undergoing major repairs that have taken more than
seven (7) consecutive days to complete. (Ord. No. 78-2, § 4, 2-7-78; Ord. No.
80-23, § 1, 6-3-80)
Sec. 20-7. Time limit for parking on right-of-way. No recreation vehicle, boat or boat
trailer shall be parked or stored on any public right-of-way for a period exceeding one hour.
(Ord. No. 78-2, § S, 2-7-78) F
Sec. 20-8. Occupying on private property. (a) Generally. It shall be unlawful to occupy
any recreation vehicle while said vehicle is parked or stored on private property unless such use
is specifically permitted in the applicable z.,ning district.
(b) Construction trailers shall be permitted as outlined in Section 4(H) of Appendix A of
this Code.
(c) Mobile homes as defined in Section 1, General Definitions, of Appendix A of this
Code shall be permitted in applicable zoned districts. (Ord. No. 78-2, § 6, 2-7-78)
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Early in 1984, an appellate court in Florida ruled in favor of motorhome parking in the
Buenaventura Lakes subdivision. Since the lower court decision was overturned, this is a
significant decision to the RVing community.
In this particular case, the plaintiff filed a complaint seeking to prohibit the defendants,
Joanne Snider and Sue Gesaman, from parking their motorhome on their property, claiming
the motorhome violated the covenant which read:
No house trailers or mobile homes shall be allowed on
any of the said lots no trucks or house trailers of any
kind shall be permitted to be parked in the subdivision
for a period of more than four hours (except during con-
struction) .
The trial court ordered the owners of the motorhome to remove the vehicle within ten
days.
In reversing the trial court's injunction, the appellate court judge agreed that a motorhome
is not a house trailer, mobile home or a truck, and therefore did not fall into the restrictions
imposed on the property owners of the subdivision. He also referred to the definitions of mobile
home and motorhome as they appear in Webster's New Collegiate Didionary in defining the
difference in the two items.
The attorney for the appellees argued that because a motorhome is driven about and lived
in, it fell into the category of a "mobile home," further stating that the terms "house trailer"
and "mobile home," are used interchangeably. However, the judge saw it otherwise, and ruled
in favor of the motorhome owners.
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Good Sam's Legislative Kit gave the RVers of Miramar, Florida, the information they needed
to fight for favorable parking legislation in 1981. Under the direction of Good Samer Walter
Landmesser, the RVers of that community combined their efforts in presenting their needs to
the city council.
The ordinance allows RV parking in the open on residential lots provided they are not
used for living or sleeping.
ORDINANCE NO. 81-15
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 68-4, SECTION
6(16); DEFINING RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND BOATS;
PROVIDING RESTRICTIONS ON THE PARKING OF SUCH
VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING A REPEALER.
Be it ordained by the City Council-of the City of Miramar, Florida:
That Ordinance 68-4 Section 6(16) be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
16. TRAVEL TRAILERS, TRAVEL CAMPERS, OR OTHER VEHICLES USED
FOR DWELLING PURPOSES:
A. No vehicle regularly or intermittently utilized for dwelling purposes,
travel trailer, travel camper, boat, swamp buggy, or other vehicle shall be parked
overnight in the City of Miramar unless parked in an area Toned for such purpose or
in an area specifically designated for such purpose by the City, unless a Temporary Use
Permit has been granted by the City Council, or unless unoccupied and stored in a
garage or carport, or unless conforming with the following requirements.
B. All boats, motor homes, truck campers, camping trailers, recreational and
camping equipment in the form of travel and camping trailers, truck trailers and motor
travel homes designed and used for temporary dwelling purposes shall meet the
following requirements when parked. in the open on lots containing a singlr family or
duplex residence:
1. When parked on such lot, the equipment shall not be used for living
or sleeping quarters, or for housekeeping or storage purposes, and
shall not have attached thereto any service connection lines, except
as may periodically be required to maintain the equipment and
appliances.
2. Parking shall be limited to equipment owned or leased by the
occupant-owner or occupant-lessee of the lot or owned or leased by
a bonafide out of Broward County house guest of the occupant-
owner or occupant-lessee of the lot with the parking of such
equipment by guest not to exceed fourteen (14) consecutive days.
Such equipment and the area of parking shall be maintained in a
clean, neat and presentable manner, and the equipment shall be in a
usable condition at all times.
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Good Samer Ed Kolbaba of West Dundee, Illinois, did a lot of walking and door-knocking,
but it paid off with favorable RV parking legislation in that community.
Ed was fortunate in having a village planner who was cooperative. He worked with Ed
in utilizing information from the Legislative Kit to draft an ordinance to replace an existing one
that was anti-RV. Village board members were presented with an ordinance that was a composite
prepared from ideas utilized in other communities.
The problems in West Dundee surfaced during the summer of 1984 when several RV and
boat owners, who had parked their vehicles in their driveways, received notices from the police
that they were violating a village ordinance. They were given 25 days to move their vehicles.
Realizing they had a problem to be resolved, board members gave the RV and boat owners
a six-weeks grace period while the board attempted to work out the problem.
i At that time, the West Dundee zoning code prohibited parking any boat or RV, including
motorized units, in a residential area if that vehicle was more than 10 feet high, 17 feet long,
eight feet wide and was within a front yard, side yard, or front driveway. Vehicles also had to
- be more than six feet from any building and three feet from any property line.
After receiving several complaints, the police cracked down and started issuing citations.
To complicate the situation, there were no RV storage facilities in West Dundee.
The new rules presented :to the village board were passed by a unanimous vote, and are
favorable to RV and boat owners. The new length limit for vehicles in side and rear yards is
30 feet, and small RVs (but not boats) can be stored in driveways.
To add to the flexibility, the new ordinance also allows RVs to be left in a front driveway
for up to 48 hours in any 15-day period for loading and unloading, maintenance, and visitors;
however, nobody is allowed to live in th(- vehicle.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER XII ZONING, ARTICLE H GENERAL ZONING DIS-
TRICT REGULATIONS. SECTION 210 OUTDOOR STORAGE OF TRAILERS AND BOATS OF
THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF WEST DUNDEE, IL. OF 1973, AS AMENDED
ADOPTED BY THE
VILLAGE BOARD
OF THE
VILLAGE OF WEST DUNDEE, ILLINOIS
THIS 5TH DAY OF DECEMBER 1983
PUBLISHED IN PAMPHLET FORM BY AUTHORITY OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VIL-
r eGE OF WEST DUNDEE, KANE C-OUN14 iiLINOiS, THIS ti1ri DAY OF DECEMBER, 1983
ORDINANCE 83-13
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER XH ZONING,
C ARTICLE II GENERAL ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS,
SECTION 210 OUTDOOR STORAGE OF TRAILERS AND
BOATS, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF
WEST DUNDEE, ILLINOIS OF 1973, AS AMENDED
Be it ordained by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of West Dundee. Kane
County, Illinois:
Section 1: That Chapter XII Zoning, Article H General Zoning District Regulations,
,o Section 210 Outdoor Storage of Trailers and Boats, of the Municipal Code of the Village of West
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Dundee, Illinois of 1973 be, and the same hereby is amended, by repealing said section in its
entirety. The amended chapter shall be designated as Chapter XII Zoning, Article 11 General
Zoning District Regulations, Section 210 Outdoor Storage of Recreational Vehicles, Boats, and
Trailers, the same now to read as follows:
CHAPTER X11 Zoning
ARTICLE 11 General Zoning District Regulations
SECTION 12-210 Outdoor Storage of Recreational Vehicles, Boats, and Trailers
A. Definitions
1. Boat: Means any device used or capable of being used for navigation on water.
2. Trailer: Shall include every vehicle designed or utilized for the transportation of
any boat, auto, snowmobile, and the like, which does not have motive power, but
is designed to be drawn by another vehicle.
3. Recreation Vehicle: Is a vehicular, portable structure built on a chassis, designed to
be used as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreational and vacation uses and/or
vehicles with "RV" license plates. A recreation vehicle shall include but not be
limited to the following: travel trailer, pick-itp camper, motorized home, camping
trailer.
4. Owner: Means a person other than a lien holder having a property interest in or
title to a boat, trailer, or recreation vehicle. The tern includes a person entitled to
the use or possession of a boat, trailer, or recreation vehicle, subject to an interest
in another person, reserved or created by agreement and securing payment or
performance of an obligation.
B. General Conditions
1. Dwelling Use: No boat, trailer or recreation vehicle shall be used as a dwelling,
storage or an accessory building.
2. Construction Use: A recreation vehicle may be used as a temporary office or
storage space incidental to construction of a building/development for the period of
time such construction is actively undertaken, provided such vehicle is located on
the same or contiguous lot as the building/development under construction.
3. Flammable Liquids: The owner of a boat, trailer or recreation vehicle shall not
park, let stand, or store such vehicle leaving flammable liquids aboard other than
in Illinois Department of Transportation or United States Department of Transpor-
tation approved containers.
4. Dangerous or Unsafe Storage: The owner of a boat, trailer, or recreation vehicle
shall not park, let stand, or store such vehicle in such a manner as to create a
dangerous or unsafe condition on the property where parked, permitted to stand,
or stored. Parking, standing or storing the boat, trailer, or recreation vehicle in such
fashion that such vehicle may tip or roll shall be considered a dangerous and
unsafe condition.
5. Street Parking: No boat, trailer, or recreation vehicle shall be permitted to park on
any Village street or parking lot between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. At no
time shall a trailer be left upon a Village street or parking lot unattached to a
rnotorized vehicle.
6. Proof of Ownership: A legal or beneficial owner of, or lessee of the property shall
have, and display upon request to authorized Village officials, proof of ownership
of a parked, standing, or stored boat, trailer, or recreation vehicle.
7. License Required: All boats, trailers, or recreation vehicles shall display current
State license plates or other registration certificates.
8. Dumping: Boats or recreation vehicles shall dump sewage only into approved
sanitary facilities.
C. Residential District Regulations
j A boat, trailer, or recreation vehicle may be parked, permitted to stand or stored out of
doors in any residential district subject to the following conditions and restrictions:
1. General Conditions
a. Mobile Condition: A parked, standing or stored trailer or recreation vehicle
1 shall be maintained in mobile condition.
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b. Temporary Loading/Parking: Boats, trailers, and recreation vehicles shall be
permitted to be temporarily parked in the front driveway of any residence for
up to 48 hours within any 15 day period to accommodate loadinglunloading
operations, out-of-town guests, and minor repair/maintenance work.
c. Indoor Storage_ A boat, trailer or recreation vehicle may be stored indoors
provided that the residence maintains two off-street parking spaces as required.
2. Number of Vehicles: No more than 1 boat/trailer combination and 1 recreation =
vehicle may be stored on any one residential lot. Kayaks, canoes, and rowboats
shall not be considered a boat for purposes of this subsection.
3. Bulk and Location Restrictions-Side and Rear Yard: No boat, trailer, or recreation
vehicle stored in a residential district shall exceed the following dimensions and
locations:
a. Height: 11 feet excluding antennae.
b. Length: 30 feet, excluding hitch, tongue, and other appendages.
c. Width: 8 feet excluding attached hardware.
d. Rear Yard: closer than 3 feet from the rear property line.
e. Side Yard: closer than 3 feet from the side property line.
4. Bulk and Location Restrictions-Front Yard: No boat, trailer, travel trailer, or
camping trailer shall be allowed within any front yard except as otherwise
provided in Section Clb Temporary Loading/Parking. No motorized recreational
vehicle shall be stored in a front yard except on a driveway which meets adopted
driveway standards and shall not exceed the following dimensions and location:
a. Height: 7 feet excluding antennae.
b. Length: 20 feet
c. Width: 8 feet
d. Set Back: 15 feet from the public right of way
Section 2: That any and all ordinances, resolutions, and orders, or parts thereof, in
conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance, are to the extent of such conflict repealed.
Section 3: That if any section, subdivision, sentence or phrase of this Ordinance is for
any reason held to be void, invalid, or unconstitutional, such decision shall not effect the validity
of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
Section 4: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and approval as provided by law, and after publication in pamphlet form pursuant to
the authority of the President and Board of Trustees.
Passed by the Board of Trustees of the Village of West Dundee, Kane County, Illinois,
and approved by President of said Village this 5th day of December, 1983.
AYES: 6
NAYES: 0
ABSENT: 0
Thomas R. Warner
Village President, Village of
West Dundee, Kane County, il.
ATTEST:
Margaret Jefferson
Village Clerk
by
Barbara Haines
Deputy Clerk
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IOWA, Maquoketa
In 1981, Good Samers in Maquoketa, Iowa, requested a Legislative Kit in order to prepare
a pro-RV parking presentation to the city council. Details of their actual activities are not
available, but the current ordinance regulating RV parking in that community has been written
for the convenience of RV owners. It provides -for front driveway and/or front yard parking
when space is not available in the side yard and there is no reasonable access to the side or
rear yard.
It is interesting to note that this particular ordinance addresses the issue of LP-gas.containers,
requiring that they meet certain standards and that valves be closed unless the vehicle is being
readied for immediate use.
The ordinance also allows sleeping in the vehicle for a period not exceeding 72 consecutive
hours to provide for non-paying guests.
5-IC-6: DEFINITIONS OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
AND VESSEL:
As used in this ordinance, camping and recreation vehicles and
equipment is defined as and shall include the following:
Recreational Vehicle: A general term for a vehicular unit not exceeding thirty-six (36) feet in
overall length, eight (8) feet in width, or twelve (12) feet in overall height, which applies to the
following specific vehicle types:
1. Camper Trailer-A folding or collapsible vehicular structure, without its own power,
designed as a temporary living quarters for travel, camping, recreation, and vacation uses;
and be licensed and registered for highway use.
2. Travel Trailer-A rigid structure, without its own motive power, designed as a temporary
dwelling for travel, camping, recreation, and vacation use; be licensed and registered for
highway use; and which when equipped for the road, has a body width of not more than
eight (8) feet.
3. Truck Camper-A portable structure, without its own motive power, designed to be
transported on a power vehicle as a temporary dwelling for travel, camping, recreation, and
vacation use; and which in combination with the carrying vehicle; be licensed and
registered for highway use.
.4. ?Motor Home-A vehicular unit built on or as a part of a self-propelled motor vehicle
chassis, primarily designed to provide temporary living quarters for travel, camping,
recreation, and vacation use; and to be licensed and registered for high ;;•ay use.
5. Bna►_ Trailer-A vehicular structure without its own motive power, designed to transport a
recreational vessel for recreation and vacation use and which is licensed and registered for
highway use.
6. Horse Trailer-A vehicular structure without its own motive power designed primarily for
the transportation of horses and which, in combination tivith the towing vehicle, is licensed
and registered for highway use.
7. Utility Trailer-A vehicular structure without its own motive power designed and or used
for the transportation of all manner of motor vehicles, goods, or materials and licensed and
registered for highway use.
Recreational Vessel: A general term applying to all manner of watercraft, other than a seaplane
on water, whether impelled by wind, oars, or mechanical devices, and which is designed
primarily for recreation or vacation use. A recreation vessel, when mounted upon a boat trailer,
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and its towing vehicle, when parked. shall be considered one (t) unit, exclusive of its towing
vehicle.
5-1C-9: REGULATIONS GOVERNING RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
AND V SSU S:
Any owner, lessee, or bailee of a recreational vehicle may park
one such vehicle or one such vessel on a single lot in a
residential district, subject to the following:
1. Such recreational vehicle or vessel shall be maintained in a clean, well kept state so as not
to detract from the appearance of the surrounding area.
2. If such recreational vehide or vessel is equipped with liquified gas containers, such contain-
ers shall meet the standards of either the Interstate Commerce Commission or the Federal
Department of Transportation or the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, as such
standards exist on the date of passage hereof. Further, the valves of such liquified petroleum
gas containers must be closed when the vehicle or vessel is not being readied for immediate
use, and in the event that leakage is detected from such liquified petroleum gas containers,
immediate corrective action must be taken.
3. At no time shall such parked recreational vehicle or vessel be occupied or used for living,
sleeping, or housekeeping purposes except as provided in sub-paragraph (4) of this Section.
4. It shall be lawful for only non-paying guests at a residence in a residential district to occupy
one recreational vehicle or vessel, parked subject to the provisions of this ordinance, for
sleeping purposes only for a period not exceeding seventy-two (72) consecutive hours. The
total number of days during which a recreational vehicle or vessel may be occupied under
this sub-section shall not exceed fourteen (14) in any calendar year.
5. Such recreational vehicle or vessel may be parked in the following manner:
(a) Inside any enclosed structure which structure otherwise, conforms to the zoning re-
quirement of the particular district where located.
(b) Outside in the side yard or in the rear yard, and shall not be nearer than two feet (2')
to any side or rear lot line.
(c) Parking of recreational vehicles or vessels is permitted in front driveway or an area ad-
jacent to the driveway provided:
(1) Space is not available in the side yard, or there is no reasonable access to either
the side or rear yard. A lot shall be deemed to have reasonable access to the rear
yard if terrain permits and an access can be had without substantial damage to
existing large trees or landscaping. A corner lot shall ne: mally be deemed to hav
reasonable access to the rear yard.
(2) Inside parking is not possible.
(3) The recreational vehicle or vessel may not extend over the public sidewalk or
publicly owned right-of-way.
(d) The City Manager or Police Chief may issue a permit for parking on any City street- ~r
alley for a period not to exceed seventy-two (72) hours.
(e) The City Manager or Chief of Police may issue a permit for parking more than one
recreational vehicle or more than one recreational vessel on a single lot in a residential
district.
(f) The owner of a recreational vehicle or recreational vessel parked on a single lot in a
residential district shall also be the of mer or the renter of such residential lot.
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The RV parking victory won by the RVers of Frenchtown Charter Township in Monroe
County, Michigan, was referred to by a local newspaper as "a textbook case of democracy at
work."
Good Sam_ was fortunate enough to receive from member John Tomaro, who was spokes-
man for the RV contingent, a complete file on the steps taken to win this important decision.
The task accomplished by the RVers of Frenchtown Township should provide ideas for other
communities facing similar circumstances.
The seed was planted on August 3, 1983, when Good Samers Roman and Elgie Grabitz
received a notice that their 26-foot motorhome, which was parked in their driveway, was in
violation of the township ordinance. The drive was 100 feet long.
Roman and Elgie appealed to the Zoning Board of Appeals for permission to leave their
motorhome in their driveway, but their appeal was denied. The Board cited that the ordinance
had been "drawn for the health, safety and welfare of the community." The Grabitzes were
given 30 days to move their motorhome.
At that time, the ordinance specified that RVs could be parked or stored outdoors in any
single family residential district, but only in the rear yard.
The couple then appeared before the Frenchtown Township Board to ask for a variance.
Speaking in their behalf was Tomaro. j
He persuaded the board to request the planning Commission to schedule a meeting to
hear the views and continents of residents in the township concerning RV parking. Tomaro_
became spokesman for the RVing community throughout the following proceedings.
On Sept. 22, 1983, the Grabitzes and Tomaro appeared before the Frenchto-v, a Planning
Commission, but their request to have the ordinance reviewed fell on unsympathetic ears. The
Commission didn't want to open up a Pandora's box."'
Not accepting this defeat, the Grabitzes and' another couple, who also had received a
citation, paid for an ad in the loco-1 ne vspapci iurvidug anyone interested in RV parking to
attend a meeting.
At that meeting, attended by several interested residents, It was determined that a petition
would be circuiated to gather signatures to present to the Board, asking for a revision of the
ordinance. Although it was during the holiday season, committee members managed to get
nearly 1500 signatures in just two weeks.
In. early January, the petition was presented to the Frenchtown Township Board. As a
result of the number of signatures, the Board sent the Planning Commission a letter recom-
mending that the Commission consider holding public hearings on the situation. It was deter-
mined that something must be wrong with the current ordinance when a small committee
managed to get 1500 signatures in just two weeks. Even allowing for multiple signatures from
a single household, that still represented 700 property owners; with 6300 households in the
township, the signatures represented more than 10 percent of the residents.
C After the initial hearing, members of the Planning Commission agreed that the matter
should be addressed, and arranged to personally tour the township to determine what steps
could be taken to properly amend the 11-year-old ordinance.
At the next meeting, Tomaro was asked by the Commission to organize a committee with
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three other residents to study the problem and present their ideas for a solution that would be
acceptable to the community. After meeting among themselves, the newly-formed committee
then met with the Planning Commission. By then, it was-March 8, 1984.
Both sides made concessions that they felt were reasonable. The Planning Commission
agreed to allowing RV parking in driveways, but it was pointed out that this would block access
to most garages and carports. After more meetings and discussions, it was determined that
parking immediately to the side of and adjacent to the driveway would be permitted on a
parking pad,with a minimum of six inches of compacted 21-A gravel or the equivalent. All
parties agreed to this compromise.
After the necessary readings at Commission meetings, the proposal was sent to the Town-
ship Board where it was approved by a unanimous vote.
it took ten months and perseverance on the part of the RVers, but it was a good example
of what can be accomplished. From a small voice that of the Grabitzes came a major
revision in an ordinance that had been on the books for more than a decade.
Had this approach not been successful, the committee was prepared to go through the
necessary procedures to put a referendum on the ballot and take their fight to the voters.
Fortunately, this was not necessary.-
Throughout the negotiations, the meetings attracted extensive press coverage, helping the
RV committee in enlisting the assistance of others in the community.
Charter Township of Frendttown
Ordinance No. 100
The Charter Township Board of the Charter Township of Frenchtown, County of Monroe, and
State of Michigan, ordains:
To amend the text of the Frenchtown Charter Township Zoning Ordinance No. 100 as follows:
Amend Ordinance No. 100 section 4.05 Paragraph (e) to read as follows:
Recreation vehicles where parked or stored may be located in the front, rear or one
side yard separately or in the following combination; front yard and one side yard, rear yard and
one side yard. In no case shall recreation vehicles be parked or stored in the front, rear and one
side yard in combination. In the case of a side yard recreation vehicles may be parked or stored
in only one such yard, that being the side yard closest or immediately adjacent to the main
driveway. When recreation vehicles are parked or stored in the rear yard or the side yard, the
location of all such vehicles shall conform to the minimum yard space requirements for
accessory buildings in the zoning district where located provided, however, said recreation
vehicles may be located closer to the pr.,rnar,, building than ten (10)" feet. When recreation
vehicles are parked or stored in the front yard the location of all such vehicles shall not be closer
than twenty-one (21) feet from the edge of the traveled roadway and shall be restricted only to
the driveway portion of the front yard or a designated recreation vehicle parking or storage area
immediately adjacent to and having direct access to the driveway. In the case of a designated
parking or storage area located in the front yard, said area shall as a minimum be constructed of
a six (6) inch depth of compacted 21A gravel or equivalent approved by the building inspector.
For the purpose of this section of the ordinance a driveway shall mean the paved or unpaved
strip of land leading directly from the traveled roadway to the garage or residence. Said area
shall not exceed beyond one (1) foot on either side of the existing garage. Where a garage is not
located on the site, a driveway may not be greater than 21 feet in width.
Circular drives or similar facilities shall. not be considered part of the driveway or a
designated recreation vehicle parking or storage area for the purpose of this section of the
ordinance. On a lake lot, all of the above requirements shall apply except that a vehicle so
stored on the lake side shall be set back twenty (20) feet from the take lot line.
C When effective: This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after final
passage and publication in the Monroe Evening News, a newspaper having general circulation in
Frenchtown Charter Township, Monroe County, Michigan.
Frenchtown Charter Township Board By: Bernard J. Felder Authenticated:
Frenchtown Charter Township By: Robert J. Norwooc
Monroe County, Michigan July 3, 1984
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B5, Bellevue
A few months after the establishment of a favorable RV parking ordinance in Albuquerque,
New Mexico (see page 41), Good Sarver Victor Clarence of Bellevue, Nebraska, served on a
similar r-rmnittee with the same favorable results.
Using the Albuquerque ordinance as a guideline, the Bellevue committee tailored it to suit
the needs of their own community.
ORDINANCE NO. 1115
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PARKING AND STORAGE OF
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, TRAILERS AND BOATS;
DEFINING TERMS; PERMITTING PARKING AND USAGE
THEREOF; REPEALING SECTIONS 2240, 2241, 2437, 2438,
24371, 24381, 2537, 2538, 2637, AND 2638 OF ORDINANCE
NO. 770, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
BELLEVUE: TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Council of the City of Bellevue, Nebraska:
Section 1. For the purpose of this ordinance, the following definitions are hereby
adopted:
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE means a vehicular unit not exceeding 40 feet in overall
length, 8 feet in width, or 12 feet in overall height, primarily designated as a temporary living
quarters for recreational, camping or travel use; it either has its own motive power or is
designed to be mounted on or drawn by an automotive vehicle. Recreational vehicle includes
motor home, truck camper, travel trailer, and camping trailer. A vehicle meeting the above
definition except for size is not deemed incidental to a dwelling unit.
TRAILER means a vehicle without motive power, designed so that it can be drawn by
motor vehicle, to be used for the carrying of persons or as a human habitation. However, a
structure which meets the requirements of the Building Code of the City of Bellevue in all ways,
including foundation, is not a trailer, whether or not it was once a vehicle.
BOAT means a vehicle for traveling in or on water, not exceeding 40 feet in body
length, 8 feet in width, or 12 feet in overall height. Height includes the trailer, if the boat is
mounted on a trailer. A vehicle meeting the above definition except for size is not deemed
inciden ial W a dwelling unit.
YARD, FRONT, means that part of a lot between the front lor line and the front(s) of
the principal building on the lot, and extended to both side lot lines.
YARD, REAR, means that part of a lot between the rear lot line and the back(s) of the
principal building on the lot, and extended to both side lot lines.
YARD, SIDE, means that part of a lot not surrounded by building and not in the front
or rear yard.
Section 2. In all residential zones provided for in the Bellevue Zoning Code, it is
permissible to park a recreational vehicle, trailer, or boat and boat trailer in the following
manner:
a. Parking is permitted inside any enclosed structure, which structure otherwise
conforms to the zoning requirements of the particular zone, where located;
b. Parking is permitted outside in the side yard or rear yard provided it is not nearer
than 2 feet to the lot line;
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C. Parking is permitted outside on a concrete driveway, provided:
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1. Space is not available'in the rear yard or side yard, or there is no reasonable
access to either the side yard or rear yard; a comer lot is always deemed to
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prevent reasonable access;
2. inside parking is not possible;
3. The unit is parked perpendicular to the front curb;
d. The body of the recreational vehicle or boat must be at least 13 feet from the face i
of any curb; j
e. No part of the unit may extend over the public sidewalk or public thoroughfare
(right-of-way).
f. Parking is permitted only for storage purposes, and any recreational vehicle or
trailer shall not be:
1. Used for dwelling purposes, except for overnight sleeping for a maximum of 14
days in any one calendar year. Cooking is not permitted at any time.
2. Permanently connected to sewer lines, water lines, or electricity. The
recreational vehicle may be connected to electricity temporarily for charging
batteries and other purposes.
3. Used for storage of goods; materials, or equipment other than those items
considered to be part of the unit or essential for its immediate use.
g. Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsections (3) above, a unit may be parked
anywhere on the premises during active loading or unloading; and the use of
electricity or propane fuel is permitted when necessary to prepare a recreational
vehicle for use.
h. The unit shall be owned by the resident on whose property the unit is parked for
storage.
Section 3. Sections 2240, 2241, 2437, 2438, 24371, 24381, 2537, 2538, 2637, and
2638 of Ordinance No. 770 are hereby repealed.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage and approval
according to law.
Passed and approved this 10th day of June, 1974.
Signed/Robert M. Haworth
Mayor
ATTEST:
S:^^Pd/Mary Struklett
City Clerk
First reading: May 13, 1974
Second .,-ad•.^.o: May 27, 1974
Third reading: June 10, 1974
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NEW .JERSEY, Tenafly ~
When RV owners in the community of Tenafly, New Jersey, launched their legal battle,
RVs were "not allowed at all," according to Good Samers Frank and Olive Enos.
This case dates back to 1979 when a lawyer representing the RV owners utilized information
from Good Sam's Legislative Kit-to convince legislators to vote in behalf of the RV owners.
i The results, which went into effect in May 1979, permit side yard RV parking when it is
determined that "the recreation vehicle cannot reasonably be parked in the rear yard due
to the size of the lot and the location of permanent structure" or if it would require "substantial
removal of existing landscaping."
RVers in Tenafly agree that it is an ordinance "that they can live with."
PUBLIC NOTICE
BOROUGH OF TENAFLY
ORDINANCE NO. 1166
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED:
"THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF
TENAFLY" KNOWN ORIGINALLY AS ORDINANCE 838 AS
AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED AND AS RE-ENACTED BY
ORDINANCE 1158 ADOPTED JANUARY 23, 1979.
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1.. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Tenafly in the County
of Bergen and State of New Jersey that the basic zoning ordinance of the Borough of Tenafly be
and the same shall be amended and supplemented concerning the subject of recreational
vehicles, said amendments and supplements to be as follows:
Section 1. Article VII, "Definitions", Section 700 shall be supplemented by the
insertion in alphabetical order of the following definitions:
RECREATION VEHICLE - A transportation structure, self-propelled or capable of being
towed by a passenger car, station wagon or small pick-up truck, of such size and weight as not
to require any special highway movement permits, and primarily designed or constructed to
provide temporary, movable, living quarters for recreational, camping or travel use, or to carry
such equipment but not for profit nor commercial use nor shall it be a mobile home. It shall
include but not be limited to the following defined recreational vehicles:
CAMPER - A separate vehicle designed for human habitation and which can be
attached or detached from a light truck with the truck having either single or double rear wheel
and with or without an assisting tag axle and wheels mounted either on the camper chassis or
the truck chassis behind the truck's rear wheels. When removed from the truck, campers are
called unmounted campers. These campers are sometimes called truck campers.
CAMPING TRAILER - A type of trailer or trailer coach, the walls of which are so
constructed as to be collapsible and made out of either canvas or similar cloth, or some form of
rigid material such as fiberglass or plastic or metal. The walls are collapsed while the recreational
vehicle is being towed or stored and are raised or unfolded when the vehicle becomes temporary
living quarters and is not being moved.
MOTOR HOME - A structure constructed integrally with a truck or motor van chassis
designed for human habitation and incapable of being separated therefrom. The truck or motor
( van chassis may have single or double rear wheels.
BOATS, SNOWMOBILES AND THEIR TRAILERS - A boat or snowmobile trailer is a
vehicle on which a boat or a snowmobile may be transported and which is towable by a
passenger car, station wagon, pick-up truck or a recreational vehicle as defined. A private boat
or private snowmobile when removed from the trailer is termed an unmounted boat or snowmobile.
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Section 2. The basic zoning ordinance shall be supplemented by further supplementing
Section 360 entitled "Off-Street Parking and Loading" by the insertion of a new subsection
( known as 360.10 entitled "Recreational Vehicles" to read as follows:
360.10 Permitted Use of Recreational Vehicles. It shall be unlawful for any person to
park or store any recreational vehicle as defined in Section 700 of this ordinance on any
property in the Borough of Tenafly except as follows:
A. In certain specified places in a residential zone or on non-conforming residential
premises as follows:
1. Within an enclosed building conforming with all provisions, restrictions and
regulations of the Tenafly Zoning Ordinance.
2. In the rear yard which is defined for purposes of this ordinance as the portion of
the lot to the rear of the rear line of the principal building only provided the recreational vehicle
shall:
a. Be located no closer than 3 feet to the principal structure on the lot.
b. Be screened from adjacent lots and streets by a solid fence, wall, door, gate,
shrubbery or hedge, not to exceed six feet in height and in conformance with the fence
regulations of the Tenafly Zoning Ordinance. Any door, gate or other enclosure to a garage or
parking space which enclosure provides screening from adjacent lots or streets for any vehicle or
equipment parked therein shall be kept closed except when opening such enclosure is necessary
to obtain access to said parking area. Any fence or wall shall have the least objectionable side
facing the adjacent property or the street. A fence shall be 75% solid. Shrubbery shall be at least
six feet high and planted at sufficiently close intervals to provide immediate effective screening
throughout the year (evergreen).
c. Not exceed thirty-one feet in length and nine feet six inches in height excepting an
additional twelve (12") inches permitted for vents and air conditioning units.
3. In a side yard which is defined for purposes of this ordinance as that portion of the
lot to the side of the principal structure and between the front and rear lines of the principal
structure only in cases where a variance pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(c) is granted by the
Board of Adjustment; provided, however, that if parked in a side yard the limitations set forth in
Subsection 2a, b and c concerning rear yards shall also apply; provided further, however, that in
the case of a corner lot no portion of the recreation vehicle or the screening provided therefor
shall be closer to the side street than the set back requirements of the basic ordinance for princi-
pal buildings where they front on said side street.
4. a. A recreational vehicle may be permitted to park in a side yard without the
necessity of the granting of a variance by the Board of Adjustment under the following
conditions:
i. The recreational vehicle shall be parked in the side yard as of the date of the
adoption of this ordnance. y
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ii. A finding is made that:
a. The recreational vehicle cannot reasonably be parked in the rear yard in such a
way as to conform with this ordinance due to the size of the lot and the location of permanent
structures thereon; or
b. To locate sable iii the roar yard old re-quire substantial removal of existing
landscaping; or
c. The recreational vehicle, if parked in the rear yard, would be more offensive to
nei.1h.be s- 2nel the nuhlir in general than it would be if parked in the side vard.
iii. The owner of the recreational vehicle shall, within 60 days of the adoption of this
ordinance, apply to the Recreational Vehicle Appeal Board as hereinafter constituted for
certification of the facts required by paragraphs 1 and 2 above.
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iv. The Recreational Vehicle Appeal Board shall certify to the applicant and to the
Construction Official within 120 days of the adoption of this ordinance that the facts required by
paragraphs 1 and 2 above are true. If the Recreational Vehicle Appeal Board fails to formally
certify or deny certification on any application within the 120 day period, certification shall be
automatically granted.
b. The Recreational Vehicle Appeal Board shall consist of three members appointed
by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council. Each member shall serve for a term commencing
upon appointment and ending 120 days after the adoption of this ordinance at which time the
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B. In a commercial or industrial zone as follows: ii
1. The owner of the property or his authorized agent shall submit a plan to the ?
Secretary of the Planning Board for site plan review showing the location and use of all
t buildings or structures on the lot and indicating the area where the recreational vehicle shall be
parked or stored. The plan must comply with all requirements of the zoning ordinance. The fee
shall be $5.00 per vehicle for such approval in lieu of the normal site plan application fee.
2. in reviewing the plan the Planning Board shall give due consideration to the
location of existing buildings and structures, the proposed location of the recreational vehicles
the provision of adequate light and air access and egress, the appropriate use of the land,
adequate screening, appropriate fire protection and adequate safety conditions.
3. The Planning Board shall render a decision within forty-five days after receipt of
the plan by the Board's secretary.
C. Prohibited Uses. Notwithstanding the locations set forth in Subsection (1) herein,
the following uses are prohibited:
1. No parked or stored recreational vehicle as defined herein shall be occupied or
used for human habitation including but not limited to sleeping, eating, resting or conducting
business.
2. No parked or stored recreational vehicle as defined herein which does not carry a
valid current year's license and/or registration or which is in a state of external visible state of
disrepair or partial construction shall be parked or stored in any zone unless it is stored within a
completely enclosed building which conforms with all the regulations of the Zoning Ordinance
of Tenafly.
3. No recreational vehicle shall have fixed connections to electricity, water, gas or
sanitary sewer facilities.
4. No more than one recreational vehicle shall be stored on a single lot in a
residential zone outside a completely enclosed building which conforms with all of the
regulations of the Zoning Ordinance of the Borough.
D. Permit Procedure. No vehicles shall be parked or stored on any property under the
provisions of this ordinance unless the owner of the property shall have received in advance a
written permit from the Zoning Officer of the Borough. The written permit shall be renewable
annually upon submission of proof of the current year's license or registration. Every permit
shall expire on the next succeeding May 30 after issuance. An application for a renewal permit
must be made within 60 days of the expiration of the prior permit.
E. If relief is required from any restriction imposed by virtue of this section (360.10),
application may be made to the Board of Adjustment for a variance which when granted shall
not run in perpetuity with the land but shall lapse if:
1. The owner shall fail for a period* of one year to maintain a permit for a vehicle
located at that site, or
2. The ownership of the property shall be transferred, leased or released to a different
tenant.
F. Except for special site plan permits issued in a commercial or industrial zone the
recreation vehicle must be owned by the owner of the premises on which it is parked or by the
tenant if said dlwelting unit is a reentable property, it being the intention of this restriction to
provide said permission only for residents of the Borough and not to permit residents to
accommodate friends or family members resident outside of the municipality; in the case of
special permits for commercial or industrial zones, the owner of the property or the tenant of
the property seeking site play, approval snail be limited to storing recreation vehicles owned by
residents of the Borough of Tenafly, it being the intention of this ordinance to accommodate
Tenafly residents and not to create a use which would engender or encourage a regional parking
lot for said equipment.
Section 3. The Schedule of District Regulations shall be further supplemented
Loncerning additional regulations applicable to all zoning districts with the exception of the open
zone by adding the sentence, "Recreational vehicles shall be permitted only in accordance with
the provisions of Section 360.10".
Section 4. All other ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are
hereby repealed Z5 to such inconsistencies.
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Although the RV parking situation in Albuquerque, New Mexico, was resolved more than
a decade ago, it is included in this publication because it illustrates how RV owners cooperated
with non-RV owners and government officials in drawing up an ordinance that has been
satisfactory for all concerned. More than ten years later, it still is a valid and effective piece of
legislation.
At the time the need for a new ordinance was made public, the city was working with
an old ordinance that covered the parking of some RV units but prohibited parking other units.
Trucks with campers were permitted to park on driveways, but not trailers.
RV owners complained of discrimination, and the City Planning Commission responded
by forming an ad hoc committee of ten members, five of whom were RV owners and five non-
owners. Included on the committee were one Good Sam member (Murray Getz), two members
of another RV organization, a representative from the real estate business, a lawyer and a
member of a boating club.
After six months of monthly meetings, the~committee presented a recommended ordinance
to the City Council. The meeting was open to the public, and some of those present voiced
objections to the proposal.
The committee met again, and on March 12, 1973, the final reading of the new proposal
generated no objections from the floor and the City Council voted unanimously to pass the
ordinance.
RVers gained the right to have their units in their driveways, 11 feet back from the curb,
or in the side yard or back yard.
COMMISSION ORDINANCE NO. 26.1973
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 4 AND 7 OF
COMMISSION ORDINANCE NO. 2726, AS AMENDED,
PERTAINING TO ZONING REGULATIONS ON YARDS, BOATS,
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, TRAILERS, THE PARKING OF
SUCH VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES, AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
Be it ordained by the City Commission, the Governing Body of the City of Albuquerque, New Mexico:
Section 1. The definition of "Trailer" in Section 4 of Commission Ordinance No. 2726, as amended, is
hereby repealed and the following paragraphs are here-by added to correct alphavedcal sequcrce to Section
4 of that Ordinance:
BOAT means a vehicle for traveling in or on water, not exceeding 30 feet in body
length 8 feet in width. or I 1 feet in overall height. Height includes the trailer, if the
boat is mounted on a trailer. A vehicle meeting the above definition except for size is
not deemed incidental to a dwelling unit.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE means a vehicular unit not exceeding 40 feet in body
length, 8 feet in width, or 11 feet in overall height, primarily designed as a temporary
living quartets for recreational, camping, or travel use; it either has its own motive
power or is designed to be mounted on or drawn by an automotive vehicle.
Recreational vehicle includes motor home, truck camper, travel trailer, and camping
trailer. A vehicle meeting the above definition except for a size is not deemed incidental
to a dwelling unit.
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TRAILER means a vehicle without motive power, designed so that it can be drawn by
a motor vehicle, to be used for the carrying of persons or property or as a human }
habitation. However, a structure which meets the requirements of the Building Code of
_ _ :h ail ways, including foundation, is not a trailer, whether or
ar: of a lot between the front lot line and the front(s) of
and extended to both side lot lines.
YARD, REAR, means that part of a lot between the rear lot line and the back(s) of the
principal building on the lot, and extended to both side lot lines.
YARD, SIDE, means that part of a lot not surrounded by building and not in the front
or rear yard.
Section 2. Section 7.A.2.f of Commission Ordinance No. 2726, as amended, is hereby repealed.
Section 3. Section 7.A.2.e. of Commi.sior. Ordinance No. 2726, as amended, is hereby redesignated
7. A. 2.f.
Section 4. The following is added to Section-7.A.2. of Commission Ordinance No. 2726, as amended:
e. Recreational vehicle, boat, or boat-and-boat-trailer parking as follows:
(1) Inside parking, or
(2) Outside parking in the sAc yard or the rear yard, or
Outside parking in the front yard, provided_
1a) :Space is not available or there is no reasonable access to either the side yard or
.rCW-Var a '-VW.I er lri i:; always deemed to have reasonable access to the rear
vzii} at a+:• vim necessarily deemed to prevent reasonable access;
(b3 , • U~'*_ possible;
' (c) The unit is parked r•ee ndicular to the front curb;
(d) The body of the recreational vehicle-6 r"boat is at least 11. feet from the face of the
curb: and -
k,. N4, part of the im., extends over the public sidewalk.
(4) Parking is permitted oily if the unit, while parked in this zone, is
(a) Not used for dwelling purposes, except one recreational vehicle may be used for
dwelling purposes for a maximum of 14 days in any calendar year on any given
lot. Cooking i• not permitted in the recreational vehicle at any time. Butane or
promine fuel shall not be used.
(b) Not permanently connected to sewer lines, water lines, or electricity. The
recreational vehicle may be connectedio electricity temporarily for charging
batteries aPJ outer ourposes if the receptacle and the connection from the
recreationai ven.. r nas been inspected tend approved by the City; this connection
must meet the Electrical Code of the City of Albuquerque and a City electrical
!^~trri~' rm-:: t*- ,~::~aed for all such installations. The individual taking out the
r: •tt*iw*M.-fo+ f:n inspection of the electrical wiring when ready for
_ M:2*ross ~t f.::~ 1: nspection fees will•_be ,charged, except no inspection shall be
! „ ,it<yc!t': _ S1.50 fee.
(c) Not used for storage of goods, maicrials eq>.lipment other than those items
canskk-red to be a part of the unit or essential for its immediate use.
(5) Notwid standicig the provisions of Subsectiont•(3) and (4) above, a unit may be parked
anywhew.on tie prct-inises du na active loading or unloading, and use of electricity or
propane fuRl rs permitted when necessary to:preparea recreational vehicle f^r use.
(6) If the chwding on the lot is under construction the provisions of Section 7.A.2.g.(3)
C below shah control, rather than the provisions of Subsection (1) through (4) above.
g. Trailer parking as follows:
(1) Inside.parking if ill provisions of Section 7.,A.2.e.(4) above are met, or
(2) Outside parking :n the side and or the rear-yard of cargo trailers of less than 2500
pounds carrying L: ,.acit}1. ,
(3) As a dwcMr:ig connected to any utilities, for a period of up to six months or until
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construction is completed, whichever comes first. The six-month period shag begin to
run from the date on which a building permit is issued for a dwelling unit qn the same
lot. The body of the trailer shall be set back at least 5 feet from any lot line and 8 feet
from the dwelling under construction.
(4) Notwithstanding the other provisions of this subsection, a trailer may be parked t
anywhere on the premises during active loading or unloading.
Section S. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or part hereof are. for any
reasons declared unconstitutional or invalid, the validity of the remaining portions hereof shall not be
affected since it is the express intent of the City Commission, the governing body of the City of
Albuquerque, to pass each section, subsection, paragraph, clause, phrase, and every part hereof
separately and independently of every other part.
Section & This ordinance is hereby declared to bean emergency measure on the ground of public need.
Y is therefore to become effective five days after publication in full as provided by law.
PASSED, SIGNED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Albuquerque, Bernalillo
County, New Mexico this 12th day of March, 1973.
Signed/L.. MAAVEDA
Chairman, City Commission
ATTEST.•
Signed/GISELE GATEGNAL
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Signed/PATRICK L. McDONALD
Assistant City Attorney
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The Spirit of Good Sam and RVing really came through in Penfield, New York.
Penfield had an existing recreational vehicle ordinance which was favorable to RV owners,
when a petition was signed by 160 residents requesting that the ordinance be amended to
restrict the time and location of parking of RVs in residential districts.
The required public hearings were held, and in .Tune, 1984, the town board issued a news
release that stated the following:
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As previously explained by Town Board member aware of the concerns of their neighbors who oppose
Channing Philbrick, the Town Board in holding public the parking of said vehicles in residential districts. This
hearings on April 23rd, 1984 and May 14th, 1984, is an absolute necessity if we are to be a community
recognized the legitimate concerns of approximately of individuals and not of restrictive regulations. Penfield
nne hundred sixty Penfield residents who signed a Pe- is composed of people with varied recreational pursuits
tition requesting that the existing Recreational Vehicle in a Town whose motto is "a. Town of Planned Prog-
Ordinance be amended to restrict the time and location ress." To burden this community with a laundry list of
of parking of recreational vehicles in residential districts. do's and don'ts, could approach over-regulation of pri-
This Town Board is committed to being aware of vate property. Each property owner has rights equal to
and attentive to the legitimate concerns of all Penfield one another. This perfect balance must be preserved.
residents. On issues that would affect all Town residents Failure to do so will leave this Board no alternative but
by way of existing Ordinance amendment, public hear- to reconsider the imposition of unwanted regulations.
ings are required. In fact. there presently exists Ordinance Sections
The public hearings have been held. which limit the storage of unlicensed vehicles and cer-
The information gleaned from the public hearings tain commercial vehicles over one-tor, capacity to fin-
is that use and ownership of recreational vehicles is sure and preserve the character of residential
closely associated with "family function and enjoy- neighborhoods.
ment." To deny or severely limit residents in this area It is the Board's hope that all individuals who own
by regulation would in this Board's opinion be, at this recreational type vehicles and boats will make every
time, contrary to the purposes for which residential conscious effort to locate them so they are least offen-
districts exist as defined in Article III, Sec. 3-33 c of our sive and obtrusive to their, neighbors. We at this time
Ordinance which states: look to good neighbor efforts to resolve this issue in a
"The purpose of the Residential Districts is to manner acceptable and pleasing to all without the need
maintain the residential character of the district. The of this Board having to impose further regulations upon
districts are to provide residential uses at suburban stan- 'its residents.
dards." It is our further hope, that those people who be-
However, the Board would point out that those long to organized RV associations within this Town,
residents who own recreational vehicles and park them help solve RV neighborhood location problems as they
in residential neighborhoods should be rrind_fbi and occur.
Good Sam feels that the legislators of Penfield recognized the need for wholesome recreatiot
that en ccur-_gPs family participation. Perhaps this approach will reach the leaders of othc
communities.
It also is hoped that RVers will recognize their responsibilities, as outlined in this documen
to keep their RVs presentable at all times and to resolve their differences with neighbors in
reasonable manner.
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Editor's Note: In February of 1977, a landmark decision on the rights of RVers to park their rigs on their own
property became final when the U.S. Supi=eme Court refused to review a decision of the Ohio Court of Appeals
in what has become known as "the Euclid case."
The history and significance of that case from its beginnings are outlined here in full for your education and
assistance, presented step by step by Corinne Shulman, a California attorney who is the author of the Legal Brief
which Good Sam makes available to attorneys representing Good Sam members in similar cases anywhere in the
country. Mrs. Shulman also authors the column, "Legally Speaking," which appears in the Hi-Way Herald.
The most significant recent victory in the fight against restrictive RV parking laws occurred
in an Ohio case, known as City of Euclid v. Fitzthum, et al., 48 Ohio App. 2d 297, 357 N. E.
2d 402 (1976), cert. denied 429 U.S. 1094, 51 L. Ed. 2d 540 (1977). We've given you what
lawyers call the "citation" to the case, a reference to the law books in which the full opinion
is printed, because you will undoubtedly find the case useful in your battle against adoption
of a restrictive ordinance and you may want to draw the case to the attention of the City
Attorney, (and your own attorney, if you have one).
Some years ago, Euclid, Ohio, adopted an ordinance which prohibited the parking of "any
type of truck, trailer, auto trailer or trailer coach" in residential areas, on either public or private
property, unless such unit was "parked or stored in a completely closed structure."
In 1974. nine RV owners were cited for parking their RVs on their own property and they
and others banded together in a determined effort to fight the ordinance. The matter was tried
at the municipal court level as a criminal offense and the owners were found guilty and fined,
the trial court finding the ordinance constitutional.
The RV owners appealed and the Ohio Court of Appeals reversed their convictions, finding
the ordinance unconstitutional. It is that decision, made in February, 1976, to which we've
referred you, for subsequent petitions by the City of Euclid, first to the Ohio Supreme Court
and then to the U.S. Supreme Court, were both denied and the opinion of the Ohio Court of
Appeals is now final.
The state appellate court said that in Ohio, zoning restrictions for purely aesthetic reasons
are unconstitutional, and that the ordinance, to be constitutional, must be a'valid exercise of
the police power, the power to regulate for the public health, safety, morals, and welfare. The
court then stated that:
The vice of the present ordinance is that the record wili
support neither an application of the ordinance which
bears a substantial, and therefore reasonable, relationship
to public health, safety, morals or weuare-nor the im-
position of a taxonomic scheme based on any state of
facts that may reasonably justify it. Part of the lack of
reasonableness is exposed by evidence of an uneven reg-
ulatory application....
Reviewing the facts illustrated-the "constitutional inadequacies of the ordinance." The City
had produced testimony to show that a trailer parked in a driveway would interfere with access
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for fire fighting equipment, would serve as a conduit for fire, was more difficult to move than
a car, lowered property values, and under certain circumstances, could create a safety hazard
by obstructing the view of street traffic.
The RV owners had produced evidence to show that automobiles (which were not pro-
hibited from driveway or street parking) could be conduits for fire, may be just as difficult to
move as trailers if locked, may impede fire fighting and/or cause fire hazards and may be
unsightly when stored outside. But the state appellate court properly disregarded this evidence,
following a generally recognized rule of law that it is for the trier of the fact (here the trial
court) to resolve conflicts in evidence. The court then posed and answered the constitutional
question:
Where, then, are the Due Process and Equal Protection r
vices of the ordinance? They lie in the indisputable fact
that enclosing vehicles classified as trailers does not change
the fire hazard propensities; does not enlarge health safe-
guards. Indeed it is clear beyond peradventure that en-
closure may diminish health and safety factors by trapping
sewage spillage from portable sanitary facilities and
collecting highly flammable escaping propane gas which
would otherwise be dissipated in the air.... These are
factors too obvious to be resolved on mere credibility
determinations. They point up the arbitrariness and un-
reasonableness of the attempt to regulate. Uncontrovert-
able evidence also supports the Equal Protection violation
in requiring vehicles in the trailer classification to be e::-
closed. This evidence is found in omission of boats from
the proscription unless parked on trailers-despite the
obvious fact that non-trailer boat parking so decreases
mobility that a boat so stationed is a greater safety hazard
than one capable of movement on wheels.
The Euclid decision is of great value in at least two areas:
First, it is directly on point if you are facing an ordinance which limits the storage of RVs
to enclosed structures, and should be brought to the attention of the planning commission, city
council, and/or city attorney contemplating the enactment of such an ordinance.
Next, the state appellate court's determination that the Equal Protection Clause of the
United States Constitution was violated by this ordinance which failed to include other rec-
reational equipment (boats not on trailers) means that an ordinance which is not all-encom-
passing would also be subject to attack. As a practical matter, you may want to hold this
argument in reserve, rather than pointing out what may be fatal flaws in a proposed ordinance.
1n other words, if your city is contemplating an ordinance which would regulate the parking
of some RVs, but not all, it would seem wriser not to point this flaw out if the only result
accomplished would be a more broadly-drawn ordinance.
The background facts in the Euclid case are of additional value, for the evidence available
to the RVers in Euclid is equally available io you. M, to find out the reasons for the proposed
ordinance, then come in with material and argument to show that automobiles are equally
"guilty," for it is unlikely that the city would adopt an ordinance prohibiting the parking o
automobiles as well.
Thus, if the city suggests that RV's are -unsightly," bring in some snapshots of the mo!
dilapidated cars you can find parked on your city's streets; if the city talks in terms of fir
hazard, question the presumed difference between an RV and a locked car.
The nossibilities are endless and the Euclid case should prove invaluable.
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OKLAHOMA,. Oklahoma City
In I978, Sam Peters, then Good Sam state director of Oklahoma, enlisted the assistance
of Good Samers, other RV organizations, and RV dealers in a long and hard-fought battle which
resulted in legislation favorable to RV owners. Unfortunately, it has turned out to be a rather
bittersweet victory.
The resulting ordinance, which still exists, allows RV parking in side yards, rear yards and
in the front yard provided "that space is not available or there is no reasonable access to either
the side or rear yard."
It was one RV owner's refusal to abide by the provisional clause that created the turmoil
that followed. He had access to a side yard for parking his trailer, but refused to use it, preferring
to keep it in his front yard adjacent to his driveway. He was in violation of an ordinance that
most RVers felt was reasonable.
Neighboring residents complained, but the RVer refused to comply with the parking re-
quirements.
Since this was in an older section of the city, residents in that area had a six-block by four-
block section established as the Linwood Place Urban Conservation District, formed the Lin-
wood Place Neighborhood Association, and proceeded to get an anti-RV parking ordinance
enacted just for that area. Because one RV owner refused to abide by the Oklahoma City
Ordinance, all of the RV owners in the Linwood District were adversely affected.
The resulting legislation also set a precedent for other neighborhoods to follow, and Peters
reports that the ordinance for which he and others fought is gradually being eroded away as
various neighborhoods follow in the footsteps of the Linwood residents.
This is a strong argument in favor of properly caring for parked vehicles, keeping them
clean and presentable. Otherwise, favorable legislative action might be difficult to negotiate and
maintain.
6400.2 Accessory Use Regulations for Residential Districts
(c) Recreational Vehicle, Boat, Boat and Trailer or Boat Trailer Parking. Recreational vehicle,
boat, boat and trailer, or boat trailer parking is permitted in the above districts subject to
the following conditions and requirements:
t. Inside parking, or
2. Outside parking in the side yard, or
s. Outside parking in the rear yard, or
4. Outside parking in the front yard, provided.
a. Space is not available or there is no reasonable access to either the side yard or rear
yard; a corner lot is always deemed to have reasonable access to the rear yard;
(This applies to all recreational vehicles except self-propelled multi-purpose vehicles
and applies to boats, boat-and-trailers and boat trailers not having a boat mounted
' upon it);
b. The unit is parked on a hard surfaced area;
c. The unit is parked perpendicular to the front curb, unless parked on a circular
drive;
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d. The length of the recreational vehicle, boat and trailer or boat trailer shall not be #
greater than 8 feet in width and 40 feet in length. Length shall be measured from
bumper to bumper on self-propelled vehicles and from bumper to tongue on towed
vehicles. The body including the bumper and tongue of the recreational vehicle,
boat-and trailer or boat trailer is at least I1 feet from the face of the curb;
e. No part of the unit extends over the public sidewalk;
f. No sight triangle as required by ordinance shall be violated; and
g. Cargo trailers, or stock trailers, are prohibited from parking in the front yard. '
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5. Parking is permitted only if the unit, while parked in this zone is: ;
a. Not used for dwelling purposes, except one recreational vehicle may be used by the
owner or tenant of the premises, friends, relatives or guests for dwelling purposes f
for a maximum of 14 days in any calendar year on any given lot, provided that
said recreational vehicle shall not be connected to any utility, other than temporary
electrical hookups, and provided further that the host person shall receive no
compensation for such occupancy or use. Provided further that cooking is not
permitted in the recreational vehicle at any time, and no such recreational vehicle
shall discharge any litter, sewage, effluent or other matter, except into sanitary
facilities designed to dispose of such material.
b. Not permanently connected to sewer lines, water lines, or electricity. The
recreational vehicle may only be connected to electricity temporarily for charging
batteries and other hook-up facilities shall comply with applicable state law and the j
Oklahoma City Electrical Code. 1
c. Not used for storage of goods, materials or equipment other than those items
considered to be a part of the unit or essential for its immediate use.
6. Notwithstanding the provisions of Paragraphs 4 and S above, a unit may be parked
anywhere on the premises during active loading or unloading. and use of electricity or
propane fuel is permitted when necessary to prepare a recreational vehicle for use. A
! period not to exceed 48 hours shall be a reasonable period for active loading and
unloading.
(d) Accessory Sign. Accessory signs, including on-premises directional and information signs,
identification nameplates and temporary signs, are permitted, subject to the provisions of
the Sign Regulations.
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MEMORANDUM
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
P TO: Pat Reill
FROM: Ed Murph
DATE: October 20, 1992
SUBJECT: Regulations on RV's, boats, trailers, campers
On February 11th, 1992, the City Council decided against repealing
section 18.96.060 which restricts the parking of boats, trailers,
and campers in the required front yard setbacks. Staff has
continued to enforce the current ordinance on a "complaint only"
basis.
Meanwhile, information was received on how other cities regulate
those types of vehicles, particularly RV's. This information was
distributed to the City Council recently, and is the subject the
meeting tonight.
Following is a summary of what the Tigard code currently regulates,
which may assist with the Council's discussion of this issue.
City Codes currently regulate as follows:
• Places restrictions on storage within the
required front yard setback area . . . . . . . . . . . Yes
Places restrictions on storage within the
required side or rear yard setback areas . . . . . . . No
• Requires hard or graveled surfaced parking area . . . No
• Sets limit on the number of vehicles at any one time . No
• Restricts parking on the public street or
within a public right-of-way . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes
• Restricts parking within a visual clearance area . . . Yes
• Sets limitations on the size, length or
height of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No
• Requires vehicles to be placed on the site
perpendicular to the street . . . . . . . . . . . . . No
• Restricts living and sleeping in an RV . . . . . . . . Yes
• Restricts connection to sewer and water services . . . Yes
• Requires proof of ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . No
• Requires vehicles to be kept in mobile condition . . . No
i Requires vehicles to have a current state
license plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No
• Allows vehicles to be used as a temporary dwelling Yes
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MEMORANDUM
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TO: Patrick J. Reilly, City Administrator
FROM: Liz Newton, Community Involvement Coordinator
DATE: October 12, 1992
SUBJECT: Board and Committee Structure
In preparation for our discussion with City Council on October 20,
1992, I have reviewed the notes from discussions with each of the
Boards and Committees. Below I have listed, by Committee, the three
major issues raised. These could serve as the starting point for
our discussion on the 20th. In addition, after the notes, are
recommendations for the next steps in the process.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS
• Boards and Committees need specific tasks, clear expectations.
• Support for broadening the issues.
• Communication needs improvement.
Y NPOs 5 & 6
• Support for involving NPOs in "quality of life" issues.
• Currently serve in a reactive mode - paperwork with no
substance.
• Changes, especially in boundaries should be closely
scrutinized.
NPO 3
• Interested in issues as a whole unit - the big picture.
• Support for Town Meeting concept.
• Communication between city and citizens needs improvement.
NPO 7
• NPO boundaries need scrutiny.
• Support for broadening issues.
• Structure needs to be more proactive, user friendly.
NPO 8
NPOs get involved in issues too late in the process.
• Citizens should drive the issues.
• Citizens in general are not well informed.
NPO 1/2 & 4
• Support for broadening issues.
• City needs someone on staff to be the livability advocate.
• The system needs to change.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (Disbanded)
• Committees need clear roles.
• Citizens need to be involved, not on specific tasks, but to
provide input.
• Supported the (Super group) CIT concept.
LIBRARY BOARD
• Use of the CITYSCAPE expanded - more interactive, ask
questions.
• Consensus that the Library Board does have a good sense of
purpose.
• Question as to if and how the Library Board affects other
Boards and Committees.
PARK BOARD
• Frustration that recommendations to Council are not "heeded".
• The role of the Park Board as strictly advisory is
appropriate.
• Important for Boards to have members geographically
representative.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
• Support for broadening participation
• Frustration with lack of Planning Commission connection to
transportation.
• Support for Planning Commission involvement in longer range
issues and the "big picture".
SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
• Support for expanding tasks and awareness.
• SWAG I s role seems to be to respond to staf f , not as initiators
of change.
• How do you get people involved?
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
• Boards and Committees ineffective without direction.
• Communication needs improvement.
• Support for (Super Group) CIT concept.
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• Incorporate Transportation Planning function into Planning
commission.
Appoint Transportation Advisory Board member to current
Planning Commission vacancy.
Appoint Transportation Advisory Board member to Planning
Commission seat vacated by Wendi Hawley in January.
• Defer filling any vacancies on other Boards and Committees
until review of structure is complete.
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• Continue to reappoint existing members for ohe.xear to retain
continuity during transition.
• Develop "CIT" concept
Neighborhood based (start with elementary school
boundaries.)
Ask existing Board and Committee members to provide
input.
• Review existing standing committee roles
Are they effective and appropriate?
Library Board
Park Board
Solid Waste Advisory Board
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11/4 Board and Committee Chair meeting
Present CIT concept for feedback i
11/11 - 12/2 NPO meetings
Present CIT concept for feedback
12/2 - 12/12 Concept Plan preparation
Staff with input from interested B & C
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12/15 Concept Plan presentation to City Council
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• should be a training ground for potential leaders
• should be broad based (truly representative)
• the City needs to be realistic about time constraints of
participants and the complexities of issues
• there should be fewer groups with broader responsibilities
• should not exacerbate already lengthy processes
• should not imply a false sense of authority or power
• should be more pro-active (community policing, surveys)
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CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TO: All Depts.
FROM: Duane Roberts, Planning Division
DATE: October 13, 1992
SUBJECT: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Needs Assessment
I need your help in identifieg capital improvement needs that might
be eligible for CDBG funding. Some examples of eligible needs are:
street/sidewalk repair and construction, storm drainage
replacement, water main construction, neighborhood park
development, youth service center renovation, social service center
acquisition, and handicapped access improvements, to name a few.
The County is in the process of preparing the 1994-1997 CDBG Plan.
The.plan will describe the community development needs of low and
moderate income residents.
Project applications, to be submitted in fall 1993, must be based
on the needs identified in this 1994-1997 plan.
C Based on census block group data, only one area within the City is
pre-qualified in terms of 51% or more of the residents having low
or moderate incomes. A map showing this area is attached.
Would appreciate hearing from you by October 26th if you know of
any needs within this area or of any other needs associated with
low and moderate income persons within the city.
DR/CDBG
October 13, 1992
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