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Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 575-8323
Ordinance: 6589
File Number: 2022-0622
AMEND §72.15 PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON CITY STREETS IN GENERAL AND
FOR LARGE TRUCKS, TRACTORS AND TRAILERS AND NON -EMERGENCY
REPAIRS:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND §72.15 PARKING
GENERAL AND FOR LARGE TRUCKS,
NON -EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO ALSO
MOTORHOMES, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
CAMPER TRAILERS
RESTRICTIONS ON CITY STREETS IN
TRACTORS AND TRAILERS AND
PROHIBIT OVERNIGHT PARKING OF
(RV'S), FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS AND
WHEREAS, citizens have complained about large vehicles such as Motorhomes, RV's, Fifth Wheel
Trailers and Camper Trailers in addition to trucks and trailers that have been parked overnight on city
streets and caused traffic and pedestrian safety as well as aesthetic problems for the neighborhood;
and
WHEREAS, all of these large vehicles cause the same sort of issues and should be regulated in the
same manner.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends §72.15 (B)
Large Vehicles by repealing it in its entirety and enacting a new (B) as follows:
"(B) Large Vehicles. No person shall park a truck, tractor or trailer with a capacity of over one ton,
or chassis thereof, or a Motorhome, Recreational Vehicle, Fifth Wheel Trailer or Camper Trailer on
any city street between the hours of 12:00 Midnight and 6:00 A.M."
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Ordinance: 6589
File Number. 2022-0622
PASSED and APPROVED on 8/2/2022
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City of Fayetteville, Arkansas 113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479)575-8323
Text File
File Number: 2022-0622
Agenda Date: 8/2/2022 Version: 1 Status: Passed
In Control: City Council Meetinq
Agenda Number: C.3
File Type: Ordinance
AMEND §72.15 PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON CITY STREETS IN GENERAL AND FOR
LARGE TRUCKS, TRACTORS AND TRAILERS AND NON -EMERGENCY REPAIRS:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND §72.15 PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON CITY STREETS IN
GENERAL AND FOR LARGE TRUCKS, TRACTORS AND TRAILERS AND
NON -EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO ALSO PROHIBIT OVERNIGHT PARKING OF
MOTORHOMES, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES (RV'S), FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS AND CAMPER
TRAILERS
WHEREAS, citizens have complained about large vehicles such as Motorhomes, RV's, Fifth Wheel Trailers
and Camper Trailers in addition to trucks and trailers that have been parked overnight on city streets and
caused traffic and pedestrian safety as well as aesthetic problems for the neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, all of these large vehicles cause the same sort of issues and should be regulated in the same
manner.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends §72.15 (B) Large
Vehicles by repealing it in its entirety and enacting a new (B) as follows:
"(B) Large Vehicles. No person shall park a truck, tractor or trailer with a capacity of over one ton, or chassis
thereof, or a Motorhome, Recreational Vehicle, Fifth Wheel Trailer or Camper Trailer on any city street
between the hours of 12:00 Midnight and 6:00 A.M."
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 1 Printed on 81312022
City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
2022-0622
Legistar File ID
8/2/2022
City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only
N/A for Non -Agenda Item
Mike Reynolds, Chief of Police 7/11/2022
Submitted By Submitted Date
Action Recommendation:
POLICE (200)
Division / Department
Staff recommends amending Fayetteville City Ordinance §72.15 Parking Restrictions on City Streets in General and
for Large Trucks, Tractors and Trailers and non -emergency Repairs to also prohibit overnight parking of
motorhomes, recreational vehicles, fifth -wheel trailers or camper trailers.
Budget Impact:
Account Number
Project Number
Budgeted Item? No Current Budget
Funds Obligated
Current Balance
Does item have a cost? No Item Cost
Budget Adjustment Attached? No Budget Adjustment
Fund
Project Title
Remaining Budget i $
V20210527
Purchase Order Number: Previous Ordinance or Resolution #
Change Order Number:
Original Contract Number:
Comments:
Approval Date:
CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE
ARKANSAS
MEETING OF AUGUST 2, 2022
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Mike Reynolds, Chief of Police
DATE: July 11, 2022
SUBJECT: Recreational Vehicle Parking
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends amending Fayetteville City Ordinance §72.15 Parking Restrictions on City
Streets in General and for Large Trucks, Tractors and Trailers and non -emergency Repairs to
also prohibit overnight parking of motorhomes, recreational vehicles, fifth -wheel trailers or
camper trailers.
BACKGROUND:
The Fayetteville Police Department receives many complaints about large vehicle parking within
the City. The wording of the ordinance as it relates to recreational type vehicles is vague and
potentially unenforceable.
DISCUSSION:
The addition of this language to the current ordinance will cover these types of large vehicles
and will increase the safety for traffic and pedestrians.
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
None
Attachments:
Draft Ordinance
Staff Review
Mailing Address:
113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville, AR 72701
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND §72.15 PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON CITY STREET IN
GENERAL AND FOR LARGE TRUCKS, TRACTORS AND TRAILERS AND NON -
EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO ALSO PROHIBIT OVERNIGHT PARKING OF
MOTORHOMES, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES (RV'S), FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS AND
CAMPER TRAILERS
WHEREAS, citizens have complained about large vehicles such as Motorhomes, RV's, Fifth
Wheel Trailers and Camper Trailers in addition to trucks and trailers that have been parked
overnight on city streets and caused traffic and pedestrian safety as well as aesthetic problems for
the neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, all of these large vehicles cause the same sort of issues and should be regulated in
the same manner.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends §72.15 (B)
Large Vehicles by repealing it in its entirety and enacting a new (B) as follows:
"(B) Large Vehicles. No person shall park a truck, tractor or trailer with a capacity of over one
ton, or chassis thereof, or a Motorhome, Recreational Vehicle, Fifth Wheel Trailer or Camper
Trailer on any city street between the hours of 12:00 Midnight and 6:00 A.M."
PASSED and APPROVED this 2" d day of August, 2022.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
By: By:
LIONELD JORDAN, Mayor KARA PAXTON, City Clerk/Treasurer