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Discuss an amendment to the Code of Ordinances related to parking regulations for oversized vehicles in residential areas.
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REQUESTOR:
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Roger Neal
Mayor Terry Lynne
BACKGROUND:
The City currently has unclear regulations regarding the parking or storing of oversized vehicles, including RVs, boats, box trucks, and other vehicles on private residential property. However, staff have noted an increase in the number of recreational vehicles, trailers, and commercial vehicles parked or stored in residential neighborhoods.
At the September 2, 2025, City Council meeting, staff was asked to explore the possibility of implementing such restrictions, the possible impacts of such regulations on all types of home-based businesses (“no-impact and “regular”) in light of House Bill 2464 (H.B. 2464), reducing the allowable length of vehicles, and establishing a grace period for residents.
Based on staff’s review of H.B. 2464 (see attached Legislation Memorandum Excerpt), staff’s proposed ordinance does not negatively affect a home-based business (“no-impact and “regular”) if the vehicle does not exceed the proposed restricted dimensions, and/or exceed the towing weight and weight limits as proposed for an oversized vehicle. As proposed, the ordinance does not prohibit the “no-impact” type of home-based business, nor does it require a license or permit to operate a “no-impact” home-based business. The bill, as adopted, allows the City to retain the ability to enforce compliance with fire and building codes, health and sanitation regulations, transportation and traffic control regulations, solid or hazardous waste regulations, and pollution and noise control regulations.
Any of the contemplated issues associated with home-based businesses, such as trash and debris, outdoor storage, junk or inoperable vehicles, view obstructions, noise, odorous matter, toxic and noxious matter, glare, over-crowded streets, and paving standards on private property are currently regulated through various regulations in the Code of Ordinances and the Comprehensive Ordinance (Performance Standards).
DISCUSSION:
The proposed ordinance would do the following:
(1) Prohibit RVs, boats, trailers, or any vehicle in excess of 8 feet in width and 21 feet in length, but would allow vehicles at or under the dimensional thresholds when screened from public right-of-way with appropriate screening in the side or rear yards
(2) Prohibit any vehicle that exceeds a rated towing capacity of 10,000 pounds or exceeds a 10,000-pound gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), such as landscape trucks, flatbed trucks, medium delivery vans, RVs, dump trucks, medium-size cargo vans, medium-size delivery trucks, tractor-trailer combinations, and motor coaches/homes, to name a few
(3) Provide an 18-month grace period to allow for compliance with the proposed ordinance.
The City will communicate this change through the Branch Bulletin, Branch Review, social media, and website postings. Code Enforcement staff will also work directly with residents to inform them of the new regulations, including their grace period, for the purpose of providing them with adequate time to comply with the ordinance.
DISTRICT:
Citywide
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Draft Chapter 56 Parking Regulations Red-Line
2. September 16 Legislation Memorandum Excerpt
3. Presentation