On Tuesday, the Broomfield City Council approved a new ordinance that would restrict RV parking on public roads. The ordinance passed 7-2 and will prohibit the parking of any RV on any public street for longer than 72 hours in any 14-day period. Amendments to the ordinance were added, including extended seven-day permit options for visitors and an emphasis on humanitarian outreach to those who may be experiencing financial hardship.
Many cities around Broomfield already have similar policies in place to restrict RV parking. Broomfield has been working to create this ordinance for more than a year. Over the last few months, more than 50 people shared their opinion on the matter, whether through email, petition, call, or in person at the city council. A majority of those who shared their opinion in public comment on Tuesday supported the RV restrictions but opposed an amendment that would extend permits for those experiencing financial hardship.
One local business owner, Donna Barga, who owns the auto detailing shop Make It Shine, said a bus and RV had been parked outside her business for close to a year and blocked her view of the road when pulling in and out.
“It made it really inconvenient and dangerous,” said Barga…