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Date:         Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:00:54 -0500
Reply-To:     Geza Polony <gezapolony@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Geza Polony <gezapolony@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Municipal camper bans

Folks,

Have any of you ever dealt with this kind of a problem? My city, Oakland, CA, is very seriously considering a ban on camper parking within the city limits, apparently following the lead of Santa Barbara and other places. This ban would include Vanagon Campmobiles such as the type owned by yours truly. Obviously, I'm concerned.

Does anyone have experience with this kind of thing? Can cities of this size get away with such ordinances, which would prohibit even non-city residents from parking their RV's, etc., for even a few minutes on city streets?

The first offense is $250; the second, towing. It would apply even to a Vanagon Weekender without a poptop, as long as it has anything inside intended for camping (per Calif. vehicle code.)

If this passes, I can't keep my Westy. Is that unbelievable or what?

If you have any interest in it, read Chip Johnson's article in the SF Chronicle.

Geza


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