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El Campo council debates tightening parking rules for vehicles-for-sale, oversized vehicles and yard parking
Summary
Council discussed multiple sections of Chapter 12 (Traffic and Vehicles) addressing vehicles parked for sale, oversized commercial vehicles/boats/RVs and cars parked on lawns; staff will return with draft ordinance language and scenarios after further review.
City staff led a broad discussion of proposed or recently adopted changes to Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances on parking and vehicles, focusing on (1) vehicles parked for sale, (2) oversized commercial vehicles, trailers and boats in residential zones, and (3) vehicles parked on yards or grass. The session was an initial, informal review to gather council direction before staff prepares formal ordinance drafts.
Planning and code staff member Crystal said the city adopted a vehicles-for-sale provision in March 2025 to address multiple vehicles or trailers being parked for sale on commercial and non–auto-related properties; the provision allows a single privately owned vehicle for sale at a residence but limits commercial locations unless a special use permit…
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