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Minimum Property Maintenance Code- Are we Compliant?

Jun 02, 2004

Anyone interested in reviewing the new Minimum Property Maintenance Codes, which went into effect January 29, 2004, can view it on the City?’s Web site. Some of the biggest changes involve the parking of motor homes, R.V.?’s, boats, tent trailers and extra cars. Recreational vehicles, boats and trailers shall be parked, kept or stored on an improved all weather surface and shall not be parked, kept or stored in required front yard setbacks, except for a driveway. (VMC 17.14.290) Cars which are not licensed or non operable also have new guidelines: No person shall retain or store outdoors an inoperable vehicle for more than seven (7) consecutive or non-consecutive days. (VMC 17.14.280) Truck tractors, as defined in RCW 46.04.655, and semi-trailers, as defined in RCW 46.04.530, shall not be parked, kept or stored in residentially zoned areas. (17.14.290) R.V.?’s may be parked on the street for a maximum of 14 days per calendar year with a permit from Code Enforcement. (VMC 17.14.300) To view the Minimum Property Maintenance standards in their entirety, go to the City of Vancouver?’s Website at: www.ci.vancouver.wa.us, scroll down left side of screen, click on Vancouver Municipal Code, click on Title 17, Building and Construction, choose Chapter 17.14. - Minimum Property Maintenance Code (Effective January 29, 2004). View the various codes by clicking on the title. There is a lot of great information contained in these new codes. Any one who is concerned about properties that appear to not meet the definition of the codes may call Code Enforcement and share your concerns with them at 735-8873, Ext. 8711.