Council approves changes to nuisance code to address inoperative vehicles, outdoor RV storage

Town code staff presented an ordinance to amend chapter 6.04 of the town’s health and sanitation code to update the definition of "inoperative vehicle" and add language addressing outdoor storage of recreational vehicles that are not registered or roadworthy. Staff said the change responds to observed storage lots of unused RVs in residential zones and will give code enforcement clearer authority to work with property owners.

Council members expressed support for the clarification, noting neighborhood impacts from long-term vehicle storage, moved the item and voted in favor. Staff said the ordinance packet includes the specific wording changes to sections 6.04.020 and 6.04.030 and that code enforcement will use the revised definitions when implementing abatement procedures.