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Committee caps assessable RV‑site footprint at 400 sq ft; CS for SB 118 reported favorably
Summary
The Community Affairs Committee adopted an amendment to SB 118 that sets a 400‑square‑foot maximum assessable area per RV site (fixing a chapter 320.01 cross‑reference); members clarified the cap applies regardless of vacancy. The committee reported the bill favorably.
Senator Trenow introduced SB 118 to clarify how local governments may levy special assessments against recreational‑vehicle (RV) park spaces and campsites, focusing on the square footage used to calculate a fire assessment.
An amendment (barcode 291982) proposed by Senator Trenow explicitly sets the maximum assessable square footage per RV site at 400 square feet, rather than relying on a cross‑reference to chapter 320.01. "This amendment clarifies that the maximum square footage of an RV site allowed would be 400 square foot instead of relying on a cross reference," the sponsor said; the amendment was adopted without recorded opposition.
Members asked whether assessments depend on occupancy or actual use; the sponsor and proponents confirmed the 400‑square‑foot cap applies irrespective of vacancy or pad size and is not tied to whether the site is occupied. During debate one member gave a hypothetical of a 26,000‑square‑foot footprint being treated as only 400 sq ft for assessment purposes, highlighting the statutory simplification the amendment creates.
After debate the committee voted to report CS for SB 118 favorably.
Next steps: With the committee's favorable report, CS for SB 118 will proceed to the next stage of the Senate process. If enacted, local governments and clerks will implement the 400‑sq‑ft cap when calculating special assessments on RV sites.
