PORT ANGELES — Clallam County is rethinking the rules around living in RVs, and officials say big changes are on the table as the public gets extra time — until January 20 — to weigh in.
The draft ordinance isn’t a brand-new regulatory system, but a substantial tune-up of what’s already on the books. Current code caps RV occupancy at 90 consecutive days. The revised plan would eliminate that limit, and a proposed 180-day annual cap is now likely to be removed as well. Community Development Director Bruce Emery recommended scrapping it, arguing it would unfairly constrain cost-burdened residents and could displace people relying on RVs as their only affordable housing.
Public testimony this month zeroed in on flexibility — especially for rural property owners who host traveling workers or family members. Others urged commissioners to reject the ordinance outright.
Commissioners opted not to adopt the ordinance this week. Instead, they extended the written comment period to January 20 while they consider revisions, including removing the 180-day limit and allowing up to two visible RVs on a property, with only one occupied unless a conditional use is granted.
The board is expected to revisit the proposal after the new comment window closes.