Council upholds denial of RV park permit after repeated code violations

The Kermit City Council voted to uphold the denial of an RV park permit for the property identified in council discussion as 216 North Elm after code enforcement described persistent, unresolved violations.

Code enforcement officer (speaker 9) told the council the city's inspection history began with a work order on December 29, 2025, and that follow-up checks in January and April found problems including improper sewer or water connections, RVs sharing water lines, and more units on site than permitted. Staff said a cease-and-desist notice was issued in April and some of the units were removed afterward. Council members emphasized the city had provided multiple opportunities for compliance before moving to revoke the permit.

"We gave this nonwritten policy... an additional 60 days in that neighborhood to try to come into compliance," said the staff member who briefed the council (speaker 6), describing the administrative practice the code team had used on top of the ordinance's 30-day notice.

Councilman (speaker 4) moved to uphold the denial of the permit; the motion was seconded and the council voted to carry the motion. The action upholds the city staff determination that the property had not corrected the code violations required for permit renewal.

City staff noted the enforcement process described — inspection, work order, follow-up and a timeline from December through April — and told councilors that owners may pursue variances through the board of adjustments after the denial if they wish to seek alternate relief.