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Townhouse RV enforcement draws questions; zoning staff points to variance process
Summary
A townhouse resident said she received a notice to remove an RV and asked why boats are allowed but RVs are not; zoning staff said residents may seek relief by variance depending on the RV purchase date.
During public comment, Damna Perez Rodriguez of 1717 West 60 Eighth Street said she bought an RV after checking dimensions and property limitations but then received a city notice saying RVs are not allowed for townhouse properties. She asked why a boat is permitted while an RV is not, and why single-family homes can keep RVs while townhouses cannot.
Zoning staff (identified in the record as Claudia) told the chair the ordinance allows for a request for relief through a variance depending on the RV's purchase date. An inspector had given Rodriguez an extension while staff review options; she was told the practical options were to sell the RV or pay for off-site parking. Rodriguez said selling was not an option because her children enjoy camping and using the RV.
The chair suggested staff and the resident follow up to determine whether a variance or other administrative relief is possible; the ordinance text and purchase date will be relevant to any request for relief.
