Parking RVs Becomes Hot Topic in Marion

Parking recreational vehicles has become a hot topic in Marion, and the City Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday as officials consider updating the rules over where the large vehicles can be parked.

The city fielded at least one complaint last year about where RVs get parked.

Some residents have a problem with neighbors parking RVs too close, while some RV owners aren't up for the inconvenience or cost with storing these vehicles elsewhere.

Rules could include parking proximity to a neighbor's property line, a ban on parking in the front yard and a ban on repairing RVs at residences. A full copy of the ordinance proposal is attached to this article.

KCRG's Dave Franzman spoke to some residents about the Marion RV ordinance, including Brion Wenhardt:

Marion resident Brion Wenhardt is one of those making plans to go to the public hearing Thursday. Wenbhardt said he looked at his options for parking his camper next to his home and decided to add a concrete pad to his driveway in front of his garage. But if Marion adopts the new rules as proposed, sticking out in front of a home like his camper does right now wouldn’t be allowed.

And a local RV and camper repair shop owner:

Tim Wentz, owner of Truck Builders, an RV and camper repair shop, said he’s spreading the word about the Marion RV ordinance. And he thinks owners will show up in force to express their displeasure.

“We pay enough taxes in this town and if they’re going to try to tell me I can’t park something on my own property—that won’t work for me,” Wentz said.

The public hearing is on Thursday, April 18. The meeting starts at 7 p.m.