Create pilot program allowing property owners to host up to 4 vehicle households
In Plain English
Richmond currently prohibits people from living in vehicles on private property. The pilot program lets property owners volunteer to host families living in RVs or cars for limited periods. Council wants funding included for Streets Team support services.
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Votes
Adopt urgency Ordinance No. 10-21 N.S.
6 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond approved an emergency ordinance allowing property owners to voluntarily host families living in RVs or cars on their private property for limited periods. The pilot program creates legal "safe parking sites" in a city that currently prohibits vehicle dwelling on private property. Council passed the measure with broad support in a 6-1 vote, with Councilmember Nathaniel Bates abstaining. The council also wants to include funding for Streets Team support services to help families participating in the program. This continues the council's pattern of strong support for housing measures, though Bates abstained rather than voting no as he has on most housing items.
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