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10-19-20
Resolution No. 2020-34
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Exhibit A
Temporary Guidelines for RVOccupancyonPrivate Property
Due to the heightened need for temporary housing in our community, the City of Springfield
will allow temporary occupancyofrecreational vehicles (RVs) when they are parked on private
property as described below. Citystaff will use the following guidelines forthe temporary
measure and continue to uphold safety and health standards aimed at protecting the occupants
of the RVs. All other city ordinances for the protection of health and safety shall remain in
effect. Failure to follow these guidelines in a manner that threatens the health and safety of
the temporary residents, property owners, neighbors or public may result in enforcement
actions.
These guidelines do not apply to RV Parks, manufactured dwelling parks, or campgrounds.
These guidelines do not apply to churches and industrial sites that participate in the
Overnight Parking Program.
RV Definition
Recreational vehicle is defined in the Springfield Development Code as: “A vacation trailer or
other unit, with or without motive power, which is designed for human occupancy and to be
used temporarily for recreational, seasonal, or emergency purposes and has a gross floor space
of less than 400 square feet. The term includes camping trailers, camping vehicles, motor
homes, park trailers, bus conversions, van conversions, tent trailers, travel trailers, truck
campers, and any vehicle converted for use or partial use as a recreational vehicle. The unit
shall be identified as a recreational vehicle by the manufacturer or converter.” For purposes of
these guidelines, an RV also includes a tiny house on wheelssuitable for transport on a public
street.
General Guidelines
RV must be Roadworthy
o The RV must be in a drivable or towable condition and licensed as appropriate.
o RVs that cannot be easily driven off or towed from the property are deemed a
nuisance and subject to code enforcement.
No structures shall be connected to the RV.
All personal items shall be kept in the RV or otherwise screened from view from any public
right-of-way (including alleys).
Property owners may not charge rent, but may ask the RV occupants to contribute toward
utilities.
Good Neighbor Approach
A good neighbor approach is strongly recommended for all property owners, business owners,
and temporary residents. The City will continue to take action to enforce noise, sanitation,
nuisance, and other public health and safety code violations.
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RVs are not allowed on vacant lots.
RVs on Residential Property
RVs may be parked on property developed with a single-family house or a duplex.
Property owner may grant permission for one RV.
RV must be parked in a legal parking area(driveway)or parked behind the front facade
of the house.(Springfield Municipal Code 5.002(11) – Prohibited parking)
RVs parkedbehind the front façade of the primary structure may be screened using
standard fencing materials.
The RV must be parked at least three feet from any interior property line and shall not
create a sight or physicalobstruction for traffic (including pedestrians).
It is recommended that theRVbe parked at least three feet from any structure.
Any additional structures (carports, sheds) provided for the use of the temporary
residents must comply with the zoning requirements of the district.
Sanitation Facilities must be provided for the RV occupants.
Residents may make sanitary facilities available within the existing structure.
The RV occupants may use holding tankswithin the RVthat are emptied off-site.
A certified vendor may go to the site to pump out RV holding tanks.
The property owner may allow an RVconnection to an existing sanitary sewer line,
contact the City for applicablerequirements.
Portable toilets are not allowed.
Electrical connections may be provided to the RV.
An extension cord may be extended from an approved outlet.
The property owner may obtain approval for and install a pedestal for a plug-in, contact
the City for applicable permits.
Use of generators is not allowed.
Hard (permanent) connections are not allowed.
Garbage Service must be provided.
The residents must have regular garbage service and allow the RV occupants to utilize
this service.
RVs in Parking Lots
Property owners of commercial businesses, public entities, and religious institutions/places
of worship may allow RVs.
Property owner may grant permission for one or more RVs.
RVs must be parked within the parking lot.
Any additional structures (carports, sheds) provided for the use of the RV occupants
must comply with the zoning requirements of the district.
SanitationFacilities must be provided for the RV occupants.
Business/property owner may make sanitary facilities available within an existing
structure.
Business/property owners may provide portable toilets that are regularly serviced and
maintained.
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The RV occupants may use holding tanks within the RV that are emptied off-site.
A certified vendor maygo to the site to pump out RV holding tanks.
The property owner may allow an RVconnection to an existing sanitary sewer line,
contact the City for applicable requirements.
Electrical connections may be providedto the RV.
An extension cord may be extended from an approved outlet.
The property owner may obtain approval for and install a pedestal for a plug-in, contact
the City for applicable permits.
Use of generators is not allowed.
Hard (permanent) connections are not allowed.
Garbage Service must be provided.
The business/property owner must have regular garbage service and allow the RV
occupants to utilize this service.
Resolution No. 2020-34