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Residents urge action over alleged unlicensed campgrounds on Woodlawn Drive
Summary
Four residents told the council two unlicensed operations at 834 and 1260 Woodlawn Drive are operating in a residential zone without permits, posing fire, traffic and safety risks; commenters said the city map designates the properties residential and urged enforcement or a formal zone-change process.
Multiple Harrison residents used the public comment period to press the council to act on what they described as unlicensed campground and RV-park operations on Woodlawn Drive.
TJ Byrne said residents are "raising serious concerns about two unlicensed businesses—a campground and an RV park—operating within city limits in a residential zone at 834 and 1260 Woodlawn Drive" and alleged the operations continued despite cease-and-desist notices, posed fire hazards from uncleared brush near fire rings, increased traffic on deteriorating roads, and included utility installations without approval. Byrne urged the city and its legal representatives to take immediate punitive action to protect community safety and residential integrity.
Tim Schultz told the council the property has been issued a red tag and stressed the City of Harrison's official zoning map controls land use, not third-party sources; he said the owner "must pursue a proper zone change amendment." Colson Schultz recounted an incident last year where an intoxicated driver, unable to locate the campground, created a danger for pedestrians on Woodlawn, emphasizing limited visibility for families walking the road. Angela Schultz expressed worry that fires could ignite if campground users are careless.
No enforcement action or formal council direction is recorded in the meeting minutes; these comments were made during public comment and raised safety, zoning, and permitting concerns for council follow-up.
