2021-06-29 Courtney Morris
Charlene Way
From:Lacy Ooi
Sent:Tuesday, June 29, 2021 5:59 PM
To:Charlene Way; Courtney M
Cc:Chris Johnson
Subject:RE: Not for proposed recreational vehicle code changes
Ms. Morris,
I have reviewed the screenshot with the information released requesting opinion from the public regarding changes to
portions of the city code regarding parking standards. I understand that it doesn’t state that these changes are
regarding private property residential parking but the section of the code that is quoted is 11-3C-4.A.2 is officially titled
“Parking standards for single-family detached, townhouses, secondary, duplex and single-family attached dwellings,”
which is long to recite in an informational survey. The section of code being reviewed for modifications relates to
parking standards for residential properties and does not reflect parking regulations on public roadways. Parking
Regulations can be located in Title 7, Chapter 2 and in section 7.A.1.b states “No person shall park or place, or cause to
be parked or placed, upon any public street, regardless of whether attended or unattended for longer than seventy-two
(72) hours any motor home or recreational vehicle.” This parking regulation is not being modified or reviewed and is
currently enforced as written. When the informational survey stated the modifications would allow for one recreational
vehicle to be parked in the “front” of a home, it is referring to the front yard of the property in which is asphalt or
concrete, most commonly referred to as the driveway. I hope this adds some clarification to what the survey is
requesting public input regarding and what the Council is hoping to hear about.
In regards to your concern regarding the camper trailer parking in your neighborhood, I am aware that you have reached
out to ACHD regarding placement of a “no parking” sign in the area of American Fork and Woodhouse Ave. Per my
conversation with ACHD last week, they informed me they have intention to place a sign in the area to prevent vehicles
from parking too close to the fire hydrant and also the stop sign. I don’t know what their timeline is for that placement
but it sounds that you could expect that to occur in the near future.
In response to the statement of the trailer on Linder being used as a residence, I responded to the location today and
confirmed the trailer is placed on a lot that is within the jurisdiction of Ada County. City of Meridian Codes cannot be
enforced upon a property that is not within our jurisdiction and I don’t know what the regulations are for this type of
situation for Ada County. If you would like to look into the situation further, you may contact Ada County Code
Enforcement at (208)577-3726.
Thank you for taking an interest in your community and allowing Council to hear your opinions of the matter.
I wish you a good evening.
Lacy Ooi | Code Enforcement Supervisor
Meridian Police Department
1401 E. Watertower St., Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: (208)846-7335 | Cell: (208)949-1515| Fax: (208)846-7366
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From: Charlene Way
Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2021 9:28 AM
To: Courtney M <courtney88cc@gmail.com>
Cc: Chris Johnson <cjohnson@meridiancity.org>; Lacy Ooi <looi@meridiancity.org>
Subject: RE: Not for proposed recreational vehicle code changes
Courtney,
I have included Lacy Ooi our Code Enforcement Supervisor to assist you with your questions.
Thank you,
Charlene
From: Courtney M <courtney88cc@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2021 9:07 AM
To: Charlene Way <cway@meridiancity.org>
Subject: Re: Not for proposed recreational vehicle code changes
External Sender - Please use caution with links or attachments.
Charlene,
I’m not to clear on what you’re saying. Attached is a screenshot of the announcement and it doesn’t say anything about
parking these recreational vehicles on private property only. It states one vehicle will be allowed to park in front of their
home, on gravel, concrete or asphalt. It doesn’t say no parking on public roads. Also I’m still not in support of the
proposal of the new code. If I wanted to see campers and outdoor toys everywhere I would simply go camping.
This proposal will be a huge step in the wrong direction.
Thank you!
Courtney Morris
On Tue, Jun 29, 2021 at 8:58 AM Charlene Way <cway@meridiancity.org> wrote:
Courtney:
Thank you for your input regarding requested modifications to the Residential Parking Standards
requirements. For clarification, the current parking regulation regarding vehicles parked on public roadways
allows recreational vehicles to be parked on public roadways for 72 hours at a time and is not part of this
requested modification.
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The Residential Parking Standards code, as it relates to use of privately owned property, is being requested to
be modified to allow for property owners to park one of the described vehicles to park on private property
which may; in some cases, allow them to relocate from the public roadway to a private driveway.
Have a wonderful day,
Charlene
From: Courtney M <courtney88cc@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2021 8:56 AM
To: City Clerk <CityClerk@meridiancity.org>
Subject: Not for proposed recreational vehicle code changes
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Dear City Counsel,
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I am AGAINST the new proposal allowing 1 recreational vehicle to be allowed on the streets. This will cause major
problems with safety and create more violations with obstructing public signs and fire hydrants. I am a Boise native and
grew up in Meridian ID. I have seen the population increase tremendously which has created parking problems as it is.
If this code change occurs, then our streets will be littered with more vehicles. Our beautiful town will turn into an
unsafe massive storage unit. Not to mention it will make it easier for people to live in those campers and trailers.
Imagine that, our beautiful community turned into a huge campground , where recreational vehicles loiter the streets.
I have personally been dealing with an individual parking their camper in our neighborhood that obstructs a stop sign.
They also park it close to a fire hydrant, violating the parking distance. I have had my children involved in a near
accident because a person didn’t see my children crossing because of this massive camper was in the way. I will attach
photos to show you proof of a problem of safety regarding recreational vehicles parking on public roads.
There is also a camper off of Linder Road where people are living in it. Literally is right off of Linder in between
Overland and Amity. Cars are also always parked on the side of that busy street. It’s unsafe and looks terrible.
Idaho is a very outdoorsy area. If someone has a recreational vehicle, they should pay for storage or keep it nicely
stored on their property, away from public roads, behind fences.
I pay taxes to help with the infrastructure, building and repairing of roads. I am not paying taxes to allow people store
their play toys on public roads.
I am not in support of recreational vehicles to be parked on public roads, or within close proximity. They impose a huge
safety risk and will create havoc and degrade our reputation of being such a pretty city.
Please respond with any questions you may have.
Let’s keep our community safe snd looking nice! I vote NO.
Courtney Morris
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Charlene Way
From: Charlene Way
Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2021 9:28 AM
To: 'Courtney M'
Cc: Chris Johnson; Lacy Ooi
Subject: RE: Not for proposed recreational vehicle code changes
Courtney,
I have included Lacy Ooi our Code Enforcement Supervisor to assist you with your questions.
Thank you,
Charlene
From: Courtney M <courtney88cc@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday,June 29, 2021 9:07 AM
To: Charlene Way<cway@meridiancity.org>
Subject: Re: Not for proposed recreational vehicle code changes
External Sender- Please use caution with links or attachments.
Charlene,
I'm not to clear on what you're saying.Attached is a screenshot of the announcement and it doesn't say anything about
parking these recreational vehicles on private property only. It states one vehicle will be allowed to park in front of their
home, on gravel, concrete or asphalt. It doesn't say no parking on public roads.Also I'm still not in support of the
proposal of the new code. If I wanted to see campers and outdoor toys everywhere I would simply go camping.
This proposal will be a huge step in the wrong direction.
Thank you!
Courtney Morris
On Tue,Jun 29, 2021 at 8:58 AM Charlene Way<cwav@meridiancity.org>wrote:
Courtney:
Thank you for your input regarding requested modifications to the Residential Parking Standards
requirements. For clarification, the current parking regulation regarding vehicles parked on public roadways
allows recreational vehicles to be parked on public roadways for 72 hours at a time and is not part of this
requested modification.
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The Residential Parking Standards code, as it relates to use of privately owned property, is being requested to
be modified to allow for property owners to park one of the described vehicles to park on private property
which may; in some cases, allow them to relocate from the public roadway to a private driveway.
Have a wonderful day,
Charlene
From: Courtney M <courtney88cc@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday,June 29, 2021 8:56 AM
To: City Clerk<CityClerk@meridiancity.org>
Subject: Not for proposed recreational vehicle code changes
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On Tue, Jun 29, 2021 at 9:06 AM Courtney M <courtney88cc gmail.com>wrote:
Charlene,
I'm not to clear on what you're saying. Attached is a screenshot of the announcement and it
doesn't say anything about parking these recreational vehicles on private property only. It
states one vehicle will be allowed to park in front of their home, on gravel, concrete or
asphalt. It doesn't say no parking on public roads. Also I'm still not in support of the
proposal of the new code. If I wanted to see campers and outdoor toys everywhere I would
simply go camping.
This proposal will be a huge step in the wrong direction.
Thank you!
Courtney Morris
On Tue, Jun 29, 2021 at 8:58 AM Charlene Way<cwa a,meridiancity.org>wrote:
Courtney:
Thank you for your input regarding requested modifications to the Residential Parking
Standards requirements. For clarification, the current parking regulation regarding
vehicles parked on public roadways allows recreational vehicles to be parked on public
roadways for 72 hours at a time and is not part of this requested modification.
The Residential Parking Standards code, as it relates to use of privately owned property, is
being requested to be modified to allow for property owners to park one of the described
vehicles to park on private property which may; in some cases, allow them to relocate
from the public roadway to a private driveway.
Have a wonderful day,
Charlene
From: Courtney M<courtney88cc(c gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2021 8:56 AM
To: City Clerk<CityClerknmeridiancity.org>
Subject: Not for proposed recreational vehicle code changes
External Sender-Please use caution with links or attachments.
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I am AGAINST the new proposal allowing 1 recreational vehicle to be allowed on the
streets. This will cause major problems with safety and create more violations with
obstructing public signs and fire hydrants. I am a Boise native and grew up in Meridian
ID. I have seen the population increase tremendously which has created parking problems
as it is. If this code change occurs, then our streets will be littered with more vehicles. Our
beautiful town will turn into an unsafe massive storage unit. Not to mention it will make it
easier for people to live in those campers and trailers. Imagine that, our beautiful
community turned into a huge campground , where recreational vehicles loiter the streets.
I have personally been dealing with an individual parking their camper in our
neighborhood that obstructs a stop sign. They also park it close to a fire hydrant, violating
the parking distance. I have had my children involved in a near accident because a person
didn't see my children crossing because of this massive camper was in the way. I will
attach photos to show you proof of a problem of safety regarding recreational vehicles
parking on public roads.
There is also a camper off of Linder Road where people are living in it. Literally is right
off of Linder in between Overland and Amity. Cars are also always parked on the side of
that busy street. It's unsafe and looks terrible.
Idaho is a very outdoorsy area. If someone has a recreational vehicle, they should pay for
storage or keep it nicely stored on their property, away from public roads, behind fences.
I pay taxes to help with the infrastructure, building and repairing of roads. I am not paying
taxes to allow people store their play toys on public roads.
I am not in support of recreational vehicles to be parked on public roads, or within close
proximity. They impose a huge safety risk and will create havoc and degrade our
reputation of being such a pretty city.
Please respond with any questions you may have.
Let's keep our community safe snd looking nice! I vote NO.
Courtney Morris
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