On Nov. 18 the Warren County Board of Supervisors approved amendments to the county’s camper/RV ordinance (chapter 25) at the third reading, tightening time limits and clarifying exemptions.

The changes include a continuous occupancy limit of 14 days per stay and a cap of 28 total days per year for recreational vehicles on private property. The ordinance requires camper and RVs to be licensed and maintained in roadworthy, habitable condition. The board also revised the hardship/temporary-guest exemption to make clear that temporary guests, family or friends may occupy a camper on a property only when there is an existing permanent dwelling on that property; board members said the change aims to prevent long-term, unregulated occupation of unimproved lots.

Supervisors discussed enforcement language and noted the sheriff’s office and zoning staff would assist enforcement. A no-cost temporary hardship exemption of up to six months remains available in defined circumstances such as natural disasters and active building-permit construction.

The board approved the amended ordinance by roll call and set an effective date of Jan. 1.