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Belgrade council tightens parking rules, bans long-term trailers in right of way
Summary
The Belgrade City Council adopted an update to the city parking code that clarifies enforcement against long-term storage of trailers, raises some fines and storage fees, and instructs police to use 'common-sense' rules for active loading and work vehicles.
The Belgrade City Council on an unanimous vote adopted Ordinance 2025-3, amending Title 5, Chapter 4 of the Belgrade City Code to strengthen prohibitions on storing trailers, RVs and similar equipment in public rights of way and to raise select parking-related fees.
City officials said the change is intended to prevent permanent storage of personal property in the public right of way, reduce obstacles for snowplows and improve enforcement. The ordinance clarifies that recreational vehicles, motor homes and trailers may not be used as long-term storage in the right of way and adds language to help code enforcement and police respond when camping appears to be occurring in those vehicles.
Council members and staff framed the update as a response to ongoing complaints about RVs and trailers staying in the same spot for weeks. City Manager Neil (first name used in the meeting) told the council the intent is that the right of way "is not for storage of our personal property," and that the revision gives officers and…
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