What about that newer law in LA where a permit is required for parking an RV or a small or larger commercial vehicle on the streets, and this permit is only good for a day or three... I bet in certain parts of this city they enforce this... esp if a neighbor complains... 

To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Municipal camper bans

> I meant to post this, but sent it just to David instead!  (Sorry, David.)  I
> live in Los Angeles, and here it appears to be a "free-for-all!"  I've seen
> plenty of RV's parked in the street and in driveways.  I've heard that
> parking on your own lawn is not permitted, but have never seen Traffic
> Enforcement do anything about it.  I have 2 driveways, and I sometimes park
> in the street blocking one of my own driveways, and I've never had a
> problem.  The only "rule" that actually gets enforced is when a vehicle is
> parked in the same spot on the street for more than 72 hours the can tow it,
> but it usually takes them more than 72 hrs to even get around to checking
> whether it's stolen or abandoned.  Heck - one of the neighbors even has
> roosters, which start crowing at about 3 am!
> Patti
> North Hollywood (part of Los Angeles)
> *******************
> 
> 
> On Dec 11, 2007 11:36 AM, David Kao <dtkao0205@yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> > 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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