Council adopts RV zoning changes tightening definitions and stay limits
The Merkel City Council adopted Ordinance No. 04-21-2026-1 on April 21, 2026, updating city zoning rules for recreational vehicles, changing definitions, revising permitted uses and special-use regulations, and altering grace periods and length-of-stay rules; the measure passed unanimously, 5-0.
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The Merkel City Council adopted Ordinance No. 04-21-2026-1 on April 21, 2026, amending Ordinance No. 0727-98 to add definitions for "recreational vehicles" and "recreational vehicle parks," remove older "vacation travel trailer" definitions, revise permitted uses and establish special regulations for RV use and storage. The ordinance also included amendments addressing grandfather variances, changes to the grace period and length of stay, and removal of a storage pad material requirement. The ordinance was moved by Councilmember Tyler Newberry, seconded by Lexi Smith, and approved 5-0.
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