Lakewood CA Temporary RV/Trailer parking rules effective 5-22-07

The “Temporary Rules” below shall take effect immediately upon the adoption of this Resolution (5/22/07), and shall expire on the earlier of: (a) The effective date of a City Council Ordinance modifying the restrictions on parking recreational vehicles and trailers on residential properties; or (b) 12:01 a.m. on October 1, 2007.

Except as otherwise set forth herein, the following types of parking on residential properties shall be allowed during the term of these temporary rules:

1. Parking of all vehicles (including motorized recreational vehicles and trailers) for periods in excess of 72 hours.

2. Parking of all vehicles (including motorized recreational vehicles and trailers) in a driveway or blocking a garage.

3. Parking or storage of motorized recreational vehicles, trailers and camper shells/bodies in a rear or side yard, as currently permitted by City Code, whether or not such rear or side yard is fenced as required by City Code.

Notwithstanding the temporary rules set forth above, the City will continue to enforce all other restrictions on parking on residential properties, including but not limited to the following:

1. Inoperable or unlicensed vehicles located anywhere on a property.
2. Front yard parking (i.e., parking on front lawns or non-driveway areas) of any vehicle.
3. Parking of any vehicle in such a manner that it encroaches onto the sidewalk or public right-of-way.
4. Parking of any vehicle in such a manner that it encroaches into the five-foot ‘vision triangle’.
5. Parking of any vehicle in such a manner that it encroaches into any setback required for fire safety.
6. Parking or storage of any camper shell/body anywhere on a property except in a rear or side yard as currently permitted by City Code.
7. Parking of any commercial vehicle weighing in excess of 6,000 pounds or exceeding
1.5-ton load capacity.
8. Any utility connection from a vehicle to a property.
9. Residing in any vehicle parked on a property, except where otherwise permitted by
City Code.