Council discusses tightening parking code to close 72‑hour RV loophole, consider permit pilot
Police and staff proposed changing the code to prevent vehicles—particularly RVs—from 'holding' a curb spot via minimal moves after 72 hours; staff suggested a residential permit tied to the dwelling (park within 100 feet) and requiring longer relocations (proposed 6 days). Council supported a small‑steps pilot and asked staff to return with ordinance language and enforcement options including fines and towing provisions.
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Councilors and police staff spent an extended portion of the meeting on proposed updates to the city's parking code aimed at preventing vehicles—especially recreational vehicles—from effectively 'homesteading' public curb space by moving a few inches every 72 hours. The police chief explained how officers currently check and notify vehicles, then return after 72 hours; the proposed fix would require a longer forced move (discussed 6–9 days) or create a resident‑tied permit to allow short‑term stays. "We technically we don't tag the tires... we do the payment next to them. And then they move a couple inches... the recommendation here is that we address that loophole," the chief said.
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