Planner outlines proposed RV rules; 30‑day visitor cap and force‑majeure exceptions debated

Feb 3, 2026

The township planner presented zoning and regulatory amendments aimed at limiting long‑term residential use of RVs on property; the planning commission recommended a 30‑day visiting limit with event‑series allowances and a force‑majeure carve‑out for disasters. Trustees raised enforceability and potential displacement concerns.

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Bath Township’s planner presented proposed amendments to both zoning and regulatory codes intended to clarify and restrict full-time residential use of mobile living units — including RVs, camper trailers and similar vehicles. The planning department and planning commission framed the package as two complementary tools: a zoning amendment to address land‑use questions and a regulatory ordinance to provide public‑health and code enforcement authority.

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