Cooper City advances RV, boat parking ordinance on first reading after hours of debate

Cooper City commissioners on first reading amended and approved an ordinance that would set rules for parking and height of recreational vehicles (RVs) and boats on residential property, directing staff to return with setback and safety language before second reading.

The commission voted to change the proposed 10-foot height cap to 12 feet and to exclude rooftop accessories such as air-conditioning units from the height measurement. The commission also asked staff to come back before second reading with clear hard-surface definitions, setback requirements tied to lot size, and ingress/egress and firefighter access recommendations.

The ordinance (filed as Ordinance 25-14 and introduced as "Item 20" on the agenda) would amend Chapter 25 of the city code on development standards by…