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Richland board debates 15-day cap, seasonal windows for guest campers
Summary
Board members weighed a 15-day consecutive limit versus seasonal allowances (examples: April 15–Nov. 15) and special allowances for snowbirds and homeowners rebuilding on-site, with some support for allowing up to two years during active home construction with 'good cause' exceptions.
Board members discussed whether to impose a numeric cap—examples cited were 15 consecutive days or three weeks—to distinguish short visits from summer-long residency in campers. Several participants said 15 days could be too restrictive for relatives or 'snowbirds' who spend much of the summer in town.
Workshop participants noted a common local practice that homeowners rebuilding or building a house sometimes live in a camper on-site for extended periods and that previous practice allowed up to two years with potential extensions for good cause. The board did not adopt a final limit at the workshop and considered a one-year trial of any new duration rules to test practicality.
