Bluff commissioners seek public input on RV and mobile‑home rules; residents urge clearer definitions

The Bluff Planning and Zoning Commission presented a draft recreational‑vehicle, mobile‑home and RV‑park ordinance Oct. 28 and solicited public input on siting, park standards and definitions.

A Planning and Zoning commissioner described charts indicating where RVs are allowed, park sizing and setback standards and said the rules aim to protect neighbors while enabling RVs as potential housing options. "The purpose was the RVs are here. We want to make sure they're in a good place and are used to help the economy of Bluff," the presenter said.

Public commenters raised several concerns. Josh Ewing said the draft allows 24‑hour parking in places that could be read as permitting occupied street camping and recommended adding the word "unoccupied" where appropriate. He also called for clearer definitions distinguishing long‑term (30 days referenced in one place) from allowances for occupying an RV on a driveway for periods described elsewhere as up to six months. Another commenter recommended banning generator use except during electrical outages to avoid nighttime disturbance.

Online, Nicole Croft, who identified herself as director of operations at Verziers Partnership, asked whether volunteer and short‑term staff housing at partnership properties would be subject to RV‑park rules and requested clarifying language so partners can comply.

Commissioners said legal review is ongoing and asked for written feedback through Nov. 7 before finalizing the ordinance.