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Memo To: Dennis Welsch, Community Development Director From: Don Munson, Codes Coordinator Date: 11-09-2004 Re: Proposed City Code Revisions regarding Trailers and Recreational Vehicles Present City Code language, in Section 407.03Q, regulating the parking and storing of 'trailers' on residential propeliies, refers to State of Minnesota Trailer Classifications that are no longer in use. Because the State has changed these classifications, the City Code needs to be revised and updated. This proposal addresses that issue. However, City Code language regulating the parking and storing of 'campers and camper busses' is also out-of- date and should similarly be revised to reflect today's vehicle types. These tem1S are not only out-of-date but also are not all-inclusive. Motorized recreational vehicles and non- motorized recreational vehicles are not specifically addressed. HistOlically in Roseville, motOlized RV's have been regulated similar to automobiles whereas non-motorized RV's have been regulated similar to trailers. What this results in is that motorized RV's can be parked/stored on a hard-surfaced driveway anywhere on a propeliy. Non-motorized RV's must be parked/stored in a side or rear yard, on a hard-surface or on grass. They are also allowed in a front yard area (such as a driveway) for a maximum of three days. This has caused confusion and complaints from residents. Based on comments we've received, most feel these two vehicle types should be regulated in the same manner. 1. First, the intent is to update the outdated code language regarding trailer classifications without changing the intent of the Oliginal code section (407.03Q). New State of Minnesota Trailer Weight Classifications are: Pem1anent Registration, up to 3000lbs gvw CT - C, 3001 to 4500lbs gvw CT - D, 4501 to 6000lbs gvw . Page 1