Date:         Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:15:29 -0800
Reply-To:     PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Municipal camper bans
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I meant to post this, but sent it just to David instead!  (Sorry, David.)  I
live in Los Angeles, and here it appears to be a "free-for-all!"  I've seen
plenty of RV's parked in the street and in driveways.  I've heard that
parking on your own lawn is not permitted, but have never seen Traffic
Enforcement do anything about it.  I have 2 driveways, and I sometimes park
in the street blocking one of my own driveways, and I've never had a
problem.  The only "rule" that actually gets enforced is when a vehicle is
parked in the same spot on the street for more than 72 hours the can tow it,
but it usually takes them more than 72 hrs to even get around to checking
whether it's stolen or abandoned.  Heck - one of the neighbors even has
roosters, which start crowing at about 3 am!
Patti
North Hollywood (part of Los Angeles)
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On Dec 11, 2007 11:36 AM, David Kao <dtkao0205@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Cambridge (Boston) is another city that basically disallows parking
> of any cars in any streets (very few exceptions), except in front of
> your own property. Been there a couple of times and it was a PITA.
> As a visitor of that city I found I hated that city so bad that I
> am so glad that I will never need to go there again.
>
> David
>
>
> --- -------- < VW4X4@VERIZON.NET> wrote:
>
> > This is a very common regulation, in many townships, etc.  I live in
> > one, but its not
> > quit the same.  Our law reads,  your not allowed to park  an RV or
> > commercial
> > vehicle on the street, or in the front (yard) of your home, even on your
> > own property.
> > The side or back of your home is OK.   I'm all for it.  Otherwise, in
> > this place I live,
> > some people would be parking 100 FT RV's everywhere.... until they
> > get repossessed.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Geza Polony wrote:
> >
> > >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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