Seattle proposes parking limits for people living in RVs
The Seattle City Council is considering legislation that would pair assistance for people living in motorhomes and travel trailers with stricter parki...
The Seattle City Council is considering legislation that would pair assistance for people living in motorhomes and travel trailers with stricter parking rules. The Vehicle Resident Assistance Program would direct $5 million in already-budgeted city funding toward outreach, safe parking lots, vehicle storage, and services to connect vehicle residents with shelter and housing. Most motorhomes and travel trailers would be limited to two hours of street parking and prohibited from overnight parking citywide, except for those with a new city permit. To obtain a permit, residents must be identified in a one-time city census, own the vehicle, stay connected with service providers, and follow rules on registration, waste disposal, and noise. Permit holders could park overnight only in designated industrial areas for up to 72 hours, and permits could be revoked after six refusals of shelter, storage, or housing offers.