WADSWORTH, Ohio — Wadsworth City Council is considering a zoning-code amendment that would require vehicles, boats, trailers, and other recreational equipment parked in residential yards to be placed on approved parking surfaces rather than directly on grass or bare ground.
The proposal, which will advance to second reading at Tuesday night’s meeting, stems from a resident complaint that exposed conflicting interpretations of the city’s code regarding vehicles parked in backyards.
According to Safety Director Dan Chafin, a resident contacted city officials about a trailer parked in a backyard on a cul-de-sac where it was visible from homes on a neighboring street…