Dec. 13, 2013. Courtesy of Woodall's Campground Management
Sherwood, Ore.'s elected officials sent a message to recreational
vehicle owners to stay out of the city's private streets and parking
lots, including a local Walmart store. And now they're hearing back.
OregonLive.com reported that more than 20 RVers from across the U.S.
have emailed Sherwood's council criticizing the city's newly-adopted
camping ban. Many said they will avoid Sherwood on their trips through
Oregon. The news has spread through RV online groups, including a
Walmart RVing Yahoo group with more than 9,000 members.
After Walmart announced it was coming to Sherwood, angry residents
suggested a flurry of new ordinances, including a ban on overnight
parking. Councilors considered it, then punted to a special committee on
business regulation.
That committee produced an ordinance banning camping in areas open to
the public, including by recreational vehicles and transients. The
police chief supported the ordinance, concerned that campers risk
becoming victims of crime. The ordinance almost went before Sherwood
voters, but councilors made tweaks and unanimously approved it
themselves.
Wal-Mart says RV shoppers are among its best customers, but leaves
overnight parking to store manager discretion. Police Chief Jeff Groth
said his officers would ask RV drivers to move along, but allow them to
sleep if they need shut-eye.
If you wish to express your opinion on this to Sherwood Mayor Bill Middleton, email him at middletonb@sherwoodoregon.gov .
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