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Trustees discuss revisions to RV and utility-trailer storage ordinance
Summary
The community and economic development committee reviewed a proposed ordinance that would clarify driveways and permit two RVs and one utility trailer by district while specifying allowable surface types and enforcement steps; trustees asked for more public input and recommended further committee review.
Trustees in the community and economic development committee discussed proposed revisions to the village ordinance that govern storage of recreational vehicles, utility trailers and similar equipment on private lots.
Tristan (community development staff) outlined the packet’s highlighted changes: new language excluding driveways from certain restrictions, clarified limits (two recreational vehicles and one utility trailer in specified districts), and adjustments to permitted parking surfaces. The proposal is a continuation of prior conversations and the highlighted text shows what staff would bring back as an amendment for formal consideration.
Several trustees expressed concern about subjectivity in enforcement and whether the revisions would increase ambiguity about what looks ‘unsightly.’ One trustee suggested including a licensing/registration requirement so only legally registered trailers could remain on private property. The mayor and staff said enforcement would emphasize voluntary compliance, with door-knock outreach before issuing tickets.
Trustees asked the mayor to convene a small group of citizens for input; staff agreed to meet and return the revisions in formal legal language for the next meeting.
What’s next: Staff will incorporate feedback, consult with the citizen group the mayor plans to convene, and prepare a formal ordinance amendment for a future board meeting.
