Starke County Building Inspector Terry Stephenson presented a proposed Recreational Vehicle Ordinance to the county commissioners this week which was previously recommended for approval by the Starke County Planning Commission.
Stephenson said the purpose of the ordinance is to provide standards for RV equipment utilized for temporary use without infringement upon residential properties.
RVs may be stored in the back yard on a property as long as it is owned by the property owner, properly plated with a current registration, and it is within a minimum of five feet from the rear lot line. The ordinance states that recreational vehicles shall not be occupied for temporary or permanent use as a dwelling. RVs are not to be permanently affixed to the ground as a principal or accessory structure on a lot in any zoning district. They may be used on a temporary basis, but not more than 72 hours at one time.
Stephenson said there were no objections to the ordinance during a public hearing recently held by the Starke County Planning Commission.
The Starke County Commissioners approved the ordinance as presented. A copy of the ordinance for review can be found in the auditor’s office at 53 E. Mound Street in Knox.
