The primary rules in effect for all owners July 15 are that all types of RVs stored outdoors must be parked on a paved surface, must meet size limitations, must be located in a side yard and be screened from neighboring properties by fencing or trees.
The policy affects all types of recreational vehicles, from motor homes, travel trailers and campers, to boats and personal watercraft, to horse trailers or any other utility trailer.
“What we’re trying to get away from is the property maintenance issues of grass growing around cars and RVs, with animals possibly living in the grass underneath,” Wilder said. She said also the paved parking space was important so people do not create large ruts by driving these vehicles through the grass.
No RV larger than 8 feet wide, 12 feet tall or 30 feet long can be parked outdoors on a residential property, regardless of screening. Many newer motor homes exceed the 30-foot limit, and those must be either garaged or stored elsewhere.
“We’re not asking people to build a fortress,” she said of new screening requirements.
“A violation is a minor misdemeanor, but I don’t think you’ll see us issuing citations July 16. We typically try to work with residents.”
Residents with questions can call Centerville city offices at (937) 433-7151.
Contact this reporter at (937) 225-2278 or jkelley@DaytonDailyNews.com.
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