St. Albans, West Virginia Development News

City Committee Approves RV/Boat Parking Ordinance Changes, Votes to Reduce Council Salaries

The committee discussed and approved changes to zoning ordinances regarding the parking of recreational vehicles (RVs) and boats in yards. The proposed changes aim to resolve conflicting code sections, allowing parking in front yards, requiring hard surfaces for RVs/boats in front or side yards, establishing a field of vision requirement at intersections, and limiting the number of recreational vehicles per property to three. These changes are intended to modernize the code, address public feedback, and prevent potential future enforcement issues arising from contradictory regulations. The committee also voted to reduce council member salaries from $6,000 to $4,800 annually as a measure to save city funds and lead by example.