Planning commission defers campground ordinance changes after questions about minimum stay, sizing and site standards

The White House Planning Commission voted to defer consideration of amendments to the city’s zoning ordinance addressing campground standards after commissioners and members of the public raised unresolved questions about minimum stay, campsite sizing and surface/pad specifications.

Staff described draft changes that would raise a minimum stay standard from 30 days to 180 days and increase campsite area standards; the draft also included language about bathhouse location for units without sewer hookups and potential restrictions on tent camping. Commissioners and attendees debated whether a 180‑day minimum would have unintended consequences, whether tent camping should be prohibited for long stays, and what material and compaction standards should apply to RV pads.

After public comment emphasizing potential uses such as youth sports visitors and concerns about long‑term occupancy, a motion to defer passed unanimously so staff can incorporate more precise standards, clarify enforcement language and return the item for a future public hearing.