Under the Vehicle Resident Assistance Program, RVs and motorhomes with a permit would have to move every 72 hours. Vehicles without a permit would be limited to two hours of parking on city streets.

The package also allocates $5 million in existing funds for expanded outreach, shelter storage and safe lots, and changes to the city’s junk vehicle law. Councilmember Dan Strauss, who sponsored the program, said in remarks reported at the meeting that “doing nothing is not an option.” He described the proposal as an effort centered on people and said he remained open to feedback.

The plan drew opposition from some people who spoke during public comment. Dee Powers said she had faced housing insecurity and would not have survived in a tent or passenger vehicle. Anitra Freeman said many people living in RVs are trying to get by.

Other speakers supported action on the effects of overnight RV parking in their neighborhoods. Blakeley Benson told the council that a property and its employees had experienced vandalism, break-ins, trespassing, threats and violence.

Councilmember Dion Foster questioned whether the program’s costs could compete with ongoing investments in safe lots, saying he was not confident they would not. The legislation now goes to Mayor Katie Wilson for approval.