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Residents press Cooper City on RV, boat and trailer rules; staff studying setback and permit options
Summary
A resident urged the commission to preserve property rights for non‑HOA neighborhoods regarding RVs and boats; staff said it is drafting a comprehensive code change with setback recommendations and a vehicle parking‑permit system to return at the next meeting.
At the meeting a Cooper City resident urged officials to protect the property rights of homeowners in non‑HOA neighborhoods who keep RVs, boats and trailers on private property, saying proposed height limits felt driven by one neighbor dispute.
"They should have the right to do that," said resident Gregory Hartman during public comment, arguing any new rule should be fair to residents who have historically parked recreational vehicles on their lots.
City staff told the commission they are still researching a range of options and have not set final language. Staff described draft setback ranges under consideration — for example, 3 feet for some commercial vehicles and boats under 20 feet, 5 feet for certain RV classes and larger boats — and said they have not found a Florida city that structures exact setbacks the way Cooper City is considering.
The manager said staff also plans to pair any code changes with a parking‑permit system in the new permitting platform to allow for managed on‑site parking if the commission adopts regulations. "We're in the final stage of that process being able to be done on our new system," the manager said.
Commissioners welcomed a comprehensive approach that would test setbacks by vehicle type, couple code changes with an online permit solution and return proposed ordinance language for formal consideration at a future meeting. No ordinance vote was held; staff will return with specific draft language and recommended setbacks.
