mspam3
enthusiast
Posts: 2193
Loc: Allen TX
Reg: 03-10-07
|
04-25-12 04:39 PM - Post#148441
I've been looking on the city's website to find out what the ordinance is for RV parking on city streets but can't find anything. Anyone know the policy is or where I can find it?
|
readingu
enthusiast
Posts: 705
Reg: 02-08-04
|
04-25-12 05:44 PM - Post#148443
In response to mspam3
City site
Property Maintenance
Code compliance(search for "vehicle"
Many hits - decipher jargon and ?
|
denisew
Community Expert
Posts: 8753
Loc: Allen, TX
Reg: 02-18-02
|
04-26-12 08:53 AM - Post#148458
In response to mspam3
How long has it been there? Sometimes people visit family this way and will stay for a week or two. A friend of ours who used to live in our neighborhood used to rent a motor home for the parents to stay in while they visited and would park it in front of their house. It usually wasn't there for very long.
|
jogo
enthusiast
Posts: 1319
Reg: 08-31-05
|
04-26-12 09:22 AM - Post#148461
In response to mspam3
Municipal Code for City of Allen
From Chapter 9, Article 1X, Division 1
Sec. 9-227. - Parking of trucks, tractors, etc., in residential districts.
(a)
It shall be unlawful for any person to park or stand any truck with a rated capacity in excess of one and one-half (1½) ton according to the manufacturer's classification or any bus, semitrailer, service vehicle, pole trailer, truck-tractor, house trailer, special mobile equipment, farm tractor or implement of husbandry upon any public street, alley or public right-of-way, or upon property within a residential area. This subsection shall not apply to the parking or standing of a vehicle for the purpose of expeditiously loading and unloading passengers, freight or merchandise.
(b)
It shall be unlawful for any person to park or stand any truck with a rated capacity in excess of one and one-half (1½) tons according to the manufacturer's rated classification, or any bus, trailer, semitrailer, pole trailer, truck-tractor, house trailer, special mobile equipment, farm tractor or implement of husbandry upon any public street, alley or public right-of-way within the city at any time from thirty (30) minutes after sunset until thirty (30) minutes before sunrise.
(c)
Passenger cars, pickup trucks with a rated capacity of three-quarters (¾) of a ton or less, passenger vans, and any type of disabled person's vehicle or trailer which displays a decal, identification card or other device issued in accordance with state law to any handicapped driver using the international symbol consisting of a stylized wheelchair on a blue background are exempt from this section.
(d)
It shall be unlawful for any person to park any recreational vehicle upon any public street, alley or public right-of-way within the city, except that a recreational vehicle may be parked on a residential street for the purpose of loading and unloading for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) hours, and a recreational vehicle belonging to a person visiting a residential dwelling may be parked on a residential street for a period not to exceed five (5) consecutive days.
(Ord. No. 259, § 1-72, 4-5-1979; Ord. No. 999-9-90, § 2, 9-6-1990; Ord. No. 1850-7-00, § 4, 7-6-2000; Ord. No. 2594-2-07, § 1(Exh. A), 2-13-2007)
|
mspam3
enthusiast
Posts: 2193
Loc: Allen TX
Reg: 03-10-07
|
04-26-12 10:07 AM - Post#148462
In response to jogo
Thank you!
|
eastbewitched
newbie
Posts: 2
Reg: 05-01-12
|
05-01-12 06:42 PM - Post#148754
In response to mspam3
Thanks for the information. Who can be called to enforce the rule? There has been an RV on my street for 10 days now and I don't think it is going any where any time soon.
|
SB
enthusiast
Posts: 1134
Reg: 09-07-03
|
05-01-12 09:32 PM - Post#148774
In response to eastbewitched
http://www.cityofallen.org/index.aspx?NID=1076
|
Mrs. Tex
enthusiast
Posts: 214
Loc: Allen
Reg: 11-01-07
|
05-03-12 10:00 AM - Post#148939
In response to eastbewitched
your name eastbewitched makes me think your a bit like Gladys Kravitz...in someones business. Before you go calling to complain ask your neighbors...they may have family intown for a special occasion & they will move on shortly. Don't ruin their day, find something positive to do w/ your time. Think twice before causing them grief!!
Edited by Mrs. Tex on 05-03-12 10:00 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
|
Brewer
enthusiast
Posts: 1285
Reg: 06-02-07
|
05-03-12 10:19 AM - Post#148940
In response to Mrs. Tex
Mrs. Tex, You sure sound like a sweet gal.
If I wanted to live in a KOA I would move to one.
If they have family in town they can rent a space at a campground. My uncle and aunt are "fulltimers" and that is what they do. Otherwise there would be a huge fifthwheel in front of my house for three weeks every year. Not something they would even consider.
A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week.
-GEN George S. Patton
|
Edited by Brewer on 05-03-12 10:23 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
|
cp
enthusiast
Posts: 195
Reg: 12-14-11
|
05-03-12 10:35 AM - Post#148941
In response to mspam3
I've been looking on the city's website to find out what the ordinance is for RV parking on city streets but can't find anything. Anyone know the policy is or where I can find it?
A couple of questions for you:
1) Do you have children that play in the street and require a clear view to run to and from the other side?
2) Is your yard/home such a beautiful place you don't want the view obstructed?
3) Are you the street captain for a neighborhood watch org or HOA?
4) What's the reason for finging out what you're asking?
Go...
| "In religion and politics people's beliefs and convictions are in almost every case gotten at second-hand, and without examination..." -Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known as Mark Twain |
|
mspam3
enthusiast
Posts: 2193
Loc: Allen TX
Reg: 03-10-07
|
05-03-12 10:38 AM - Post#148942
In response to Brewer
After looking at this thing again, it isn't an RV. It's a huge camper that has the hitch up on a block of wood and plastic wedges in front of the tires. There is no hose or electric line going from the house to the trailer. I determined that after walking the dog passed it. The windows are open. They have a truck parked in front of it with a roofing sign on the side. Maybe they move it to different sights when they have roofing jobs. With so many neighbors parked on the street especially on weekends, it's just a mess.
I'm not a nasty neighbor. I won't turn them in for now, but if it is there for three weeks or so, I might talk to them. I'll never know when they are outside because I can't see their house! They are renting it. We all get along on our street and even have get-togethers. I'd like to include them in the future. Maybe the mailman will take care of it. It's parked too close to the mailbox so he may get tired of having to get out of the truck to give them their mail.
|
cp
enthusiast
Posts: 195
Reg: 12-14-11
|
05-03-12 10:40 AM - Post#148943
In response to mspam3
After looking at this thing again, it isn't an RV. It's a huge camper that has the hitch up on a block of wood and plastic wedges in front of the tires. There is no hose or electric line going from the house to the trailer. I determined that after walking the dog passed it. The windows are open. They have a truck parked in front of it with a roofing sign on the side. Maybe they move it to different sights when they have roofing jobs. With so many neighbors parked on the street especially on weekends, it's just a mess.
I'm not a nasty neighbor. I won't turn them in for now, but if it is there for three weeks or so, I might talk to them. I'll never know when they are outside because I can't see their house! They are renting it. We all get along on our street and even have get-togethers. I'd like to include them in the future. Maybe the mailman will take care of it. It's parked too close to the mailbox so he may get tired of having to get out of the truck to give them their mail.
Seeing the 3-min difference in posting time from mine above to this one, you were answering my questions as I was typing.
I meant no harm in asking, honestly. But, now you've provided the answers for me indirectly.
I'd def keep an eye out on it and ask them questions to get a feel for the situation before calling the City...
| "In religion and politics people's beliefs and convictions are in almost every case gotten at second-hand, and without examination..." -Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known as Mark Twain |
|
mspam3
enthusiast
Posts: 2193
Loc: Allen TX
Reg: 03-10-07
|
06-11-12 12:05 PM - Post#150051
In response to cp
Here is an update on the RV parked in front of the house across the street. It got worse. The other day these people had 2 commercial trucks, the big trailer, a flat bed truck and a DUMP TRUCK with it's bed raised in the air all parked out front. Many neighbors have complained to the city. But I am happy to report that when I called the code compliance manager, Kathryn May, she said that they had two issues cited with them, one for trash and debris and the other for vehicles. She said they will watch the property for 24-48 hours and see if there is something more serious going on like running a business out of the home.
I told her the trucks have company logos on them advertising a roofing company and there have been alot of men going in and out of the house during the day. So we will see. The code department is working with us and are being very helpful.
|
eastbewitched
newbie
Posts: 2
Reg: 05-01-12
|
06-13-12 10:13 PM - Post#150102
In response to mspam3
Well that is very good to hear. Thanks for all you have done to try to keep our street up to code. Do you know if the home owners are aware of what is going on at this rental house?
|
mspam3
enthusiast
Posts: 2193
Loc: Allen TX
Reg: 03-10-07
|
06-14-12 10:36 AM - Post#150117
In response to eastbewitched
I don't think they do. I don't know their last name and don't know where they moved to so I can't contact them. If they could see the big grease spots in front of their house, I think they would try to do something. The dump truck and commercial truck are still there. I'll call the city to get an update today.
|
RRRquilter
enthusiast
Posts: 1243
Loc: Allen
Reg: 05-02-05
|
06-14-12 10:45 AM - Post#150118
In response to mspam3
It is very easy to look up a property owner. Go to collincad.org and do a property search by address - that should give you the owners name and mailing address.
|
kindertchr
newbie
Posts: 1
Reg: 06-14-12
|
06-14-12 11:43 AM - Post#150123
In response to RRRquilter
Is this house across the street from Chandler? If so, they are gypsies....hopefully won't be there for long
|
mspam3
enthusiast
Posts: 2193
Loc: Allen TX
Reg: 03-10-07
|
06-14-12 03:44 PM - Post#150144
In response to kindertchr
No, it is over in the Vaughan Elementary area. Even more neighbors have called the city now so hopefully the dump truck and commercial trucks will be gone soon. The next issue will be their large pit bull and large red dog that get out of the back yard.
|
denisew
Community Expert
Posts: 8753
Loc: Allen, TX
Reg: 02-18-02
|
06-14-12 06:23 PM - Post#150159
In response to mspam3
Call Animal Control about the dogs. That is the last thing we need in the neighborhood is more dogs running loose.
|
mspam3
enthusiast
Posts: 2193
Loc: Allen TX
Reg: 03-10-07
|
06-15-12 02:54 PM - Post#150196
In response to denisew
Next time I see them out I will.
|
