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Council adopts ordinance easing RV and trailer storage rules after public debate; one councilmember opposes
Summary
After more than an hour of public testimony and council debate, the Battle Ground City Council on April 6 adopted Ordinance 2026-04 (5–1), loosening restrictions on where residents may store recreational vehicles and trailers and scheduling a one-year review of the changes.
Battle Ground — The City Council voted 5–1 on April 6 to adopt Ordinance 2026-04, amending municipal code 17.135.150 to relax restrictions on storage of recreational vehicles (RVs), trailers and boats in residential districts.
The ordinance removes a stricter provision that had effectively barred parking in front of the building line in many cases and, as amended during council debate, now allows any number of recreational vehicles to be parked on a legally established driveway while retaining a prohibition on parking in the front yard. Councilmembers also added a scheduled one-year review to assess whether the changes cause unintended impacts.
Why it matters: The item drew more than a dozen public speakers and a broad cross-section of concerns. Several longtime and legacy homeowners said a flat, citywide limit (previously discussed as three units) would be unfair to owners of larger lots or those who rely on trailers for work. Other residents and councilmembers emphasized safety — ensuring vehicles are off the street and do not obstruct sightlines — and…
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