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Debate over RVs, boats and van conversions divides Vero Beach council, draws public pleas for grandfathering
Summary
Council debated a proposed ordinance limiting parking of recreational vehicles, boats and van conversions in residential areas; residents urged a 25-foot exemption or grandfathering for existing owners while council members raised neighborhood character and enforcement concerns; staff will revise language and return for formal adoption.
Council discussion about an amendment to Chapter 74 on residential parking grew into a lengthy debate over definitions, length limits and grandfathering provisions. Planning staff proposed language to exclude certain van conversions below a defined length and to rely on standard driveway and front-yard dimensions; council members exchanged views about whether R-1 zoning districts should be treated differently.
Public commenters urged leniency for existing owners and suggested a 25‑foot…
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