Cambridge (Boston) is another city that basically disallows parking
of any cars in any streets (very few exceptions), except in front of
your own property. Been there a couple of times and it was a PITA.
As a visitor of that city I found I hated that city so bad that I
am so glad that I will never need to go there again.

David

--- -------- <VW4X4@VERIZON.NET> wrote:

> This is a very common regulation, in many townships, etc.  I live in
> one, but its not
> quit the same.  Our law reads,  your not allowed to park  an RV or
> commercial
> vehicle on the street, or in the front (yard) of your home, even on your
> own property.
> The side or back of your home is OK.   I'm all for it.  Otherwise, in
> this place I live,
> some people would be parking 100 FT RV's everywhere.... until they
> get repossessed.
>
>
>
>
>
> Geza Polony wrote:
>
> >Folks,
> >
> >Have any of you ever dealt with this kind of a problem? My city, Oakland,
> >CA, is very seriously considering a ban on camper parking within the city
> >limits, apparently following the lead of Santa Barbara and other places.
> >This ban would include Vanagon Campmobiles such as the type owned by yours
> >truly. Obviously, I'm concerned.
> >
> >Does anyone have experience with this kind of thing? Can cities of this size
> >get away with such ordinances, which would prohibit even non-city residents
> >from parking their RV's, etc., for even a few minutes on city streets?
> >
> >The first offense is $250; the second, towing. It would apply even to a
> >Vanagon Weekender without a poptop, as long as it has anything inside
> >intended for camping (per Calif. vehicle code.)
> >
> >If this passes, I can't keep my Westy. Is that unbelievable or what?
> >
> >If you have any interest in it, read Chip Johnson's article in the SF Chronicle.
> >
> >Geza
> >
> >
> >
>

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