The Moraine Planning Commission on Aug. 19 voted to table TA‑05‑2025, a proposed amendment to MCO §11.85.18 that would add a 48‑hour limit for trailer and recreational‑vehicle parking on private driveways and off‑street parking locations unless the vehicle is actively being loaded/unloaded or used for contractor work. Commissioners asked staff to revise wording and seek a legal opinion before the item returns.

Nick said TA‑05‑2025 would mirror language added elsewhere in the package and would prohibit long‑term trailer parking on private driveways except for active use. Commissioners raised concerns that the rule would place a new financial burden on homeowners who have no space to move trailers off the street, that it could prompt substantial variance requests to the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA), and that it might trigger legal challenges over restricting activity on private property.

Commissioners discussed options including targeted language edits, more public outreach, a transition period, and consultation with the law director. One commissioner suggested staff reopen TA‑01‑2025 if the same language appears in multiple sections. The commission unanimously agreed to table TA‑05‑2025 pending a redraft and an opinion from the law director.

Why it matters: If enacted as drafted, the amendment would require some homeowners to invest in gravel pads or seek variances to keep trailers or RVs on their property. Commissioners emphasized equity concerns for older neighborhoods with narrow lots and recommended clearer exception language.

Ending: Staff said they would redraft the language, consult the law director on legal implications of restricting parking on private property, and return the item at a later meeting. The commission reopened and rescinded a prior vote on a related item to ensure consistent language across the code package.