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Residents urge caution as council debates tiny-home and RV rules in mobile-home zones
Summary
Residents and a mobile-home park owner told the council proposed limits on RVs in mobile-home zones could displace low-income and elderly tenants; the council agreed to continue the discussion at a work session and a one-year extension for existing RVs was mentioned by the building inspector.
Residents and property owners pressed the Glenrock Town Council for clearer rules and more notification after council and Planning & Zoning considered changes that would limit RVs in mobile-home zones and allow tiny homes under certain conditions.
A long-time mobile-home–district property owner said the south side of town historically permitted RVs and mobile units, argued the proposed rule change would disproportionately affect a small number of occupied spaces (the speaker estimated roughly 8 occupied spaces and up to 14 potential spaces) and asked where tenants—some elderly or medically fragile—would go if required to vacate. The speaker said rents at their park are about $300 monthly compared with $600–$700 at other facilities and urged compassion and more time before enforcement.
Tenant Eric Ifton said he was given no clear definition of the difference between an RV and a mobile home when he applied for a permit and said he feels targeted because of his RV; he asked for explicit written notice of any removal timeline. Building Inspector Lyle told the council he has granted a one-year extension for existing RVs on lots in town and that Planning & Zoning would revisit the rules and prepare updated language.
Councilmembers agreed to continue the matter at a Monday work session to clarify definitions, timelines and any grandfathering provisions so that residents and property owners can provide input. The council did not adopt an immediate enforcement date at the meeting.
What happens next: Planning & Zoning and staff will prepare revised language and the council will discuss it at a work session; staff said they will notify tenants directly and by public notice if a date is set.
