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Commission approves conditional use to restore RV parking at Venice Bay Adult Park, 6–1
Summary
The Planning Commission granted conditional‑use approval (2571 CU) to allow RV parking on four small lots within Venice Bay Adult Park, a long‑standing park seeking to formalize seasonal RV parking; staff said National Flood Insurance Program rules limit stays to 180 consecutive days unless units remain highway‑ready.
The City of Venice Planning Commission voted 6–1 on Jan. 6 to approve conditional‑use petition 2571 CU, allowing Venice Bay Adult Park to re‑establish recreational‑vehicle parking on four small parcels in the park.
Senior planner Nicole Tremblay told the commission the parcels are inside a mobile‑home park with a moderate‑density residential future land use and that RV parking would be a conditional use in that zoning. Tremblay said the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) rules require units to be either on site fewer than 180 consecutive days or be fully licensed and highway‑ready — with insurance and current plates — and that the city would monitor compliance through temporary‑use permits.
Agent Kimberly (Woodcock) described Venice Bay Adult Park as a 79‑unit land condominium that has allowed trailers and RVs since the 1940s and said the four lots produce income for the association (she said more than $50,000 annually) to fund reserves and storm restoration. She emphasized post‑hurricane recovery work and said the association will address utility hookups, permitted parking, waste disposal and potable water for any returning RVs.
Resident Sam Dunley, speaking during general audience participation, supported letting licensed, movable RVs return to those lots but warned that some long‑term residents — particularly elderly residents who cannot use elevated units — could be disadvantaged by other, unrelated changes to the park. Commissioners asked staff and counsel about possible stipulations to prevent permanent attachments to RVs; staff said flood‑elevation and building code requirements would limit permanent attachments unless elevated to code.
After discussion, a commissioner moved to approve the conditional use based on the staff report and testimony; the commission approved the petition 6–1.
