Residents have expressed an interest in allowing recreational vehicles, boats and/or trailer storage in driveways.

On December 14, 2020, the City Council considered the proposed amendment and moved to table the amendment with the recommendation that this item come back in a work session. 

At the April 26, 2021 work session, the City Council discussed allowing no more than one recreational vehicle, boat and/or trailer to be parked or stored in the driveway of a residential lot from April 1 to November 1. 

Additional recreational vehicles, boats, and/or trailers may be kept within an enclosed structure which otherwise conforms to the zoning requirements of the district or are consistent with Chanhassen City Code Section 20-909(6).

NOTE:  Enforcement in some neighborhoods is through a Homeowners Association (HOA). HOA rules can be more restrictive than city rules. Enforcement on most City Code violations are done by staff site visit verification/confirmation followed by a letter to the property owner of the violation.

The following section of the Chanhassen City Code is subject to changes:

• Chapter 20 - Zoning   Section 20-910
  

A display ad was placed in the Chanhassen Villager regarding the proposed amendment and directed those interested to the city's website for additional information.

Since the City Council Work Session on April 26th, the proposed ordinance has been modified to limit one recreational vehicle parked in a driveway from April 1 to November 1. These dates align with the city's winter parking rules. 

Storage in the the rear and side yard will remain as currently stated in City Code.

Approve the amended ordinance for outdoor storage of recreational vehicles, boats, and/or trailers in driveways.