Accomack Board of Supervisors to think about adjustments in journey trailer ordinance

The Accomack County Board of Supervisors heard a report Wednesday on the opportunity of altering the present ordinance concerning journey trailers.

County Zoning Administrator and Assistant Administrator Lee Pambid informed the Board that the Accomack County Board of Zoning Appeals is taking a more in-depth take a look at the rising variety of journey trailers popping up throughout the county, each authorized and unlawful.

At its newest assembly, the BZA reviewed the rising caseload of journey trailer functions and the challenges that include them. Officials say the rise in leisure automobiles has raised a number of issues, from public security and waste disposal to environmental safety, inhabitants density, and the way the trailers match with the county’s rural character.

Staff at the moment are learning potential zoning adjustments that would make clear the place and the way journey trailers can be utilized, and for the way lengthy. One proposed change would make it simpler for householders to reside briefly in a trailer whereas their home is being constructed or renovated.

Since 2021, the Board of Zoning Appeals has dealt with 26 journey trailer functions, most for non permanent housing throughout development or for small journey trailer camps. Of these, 22 had been accredited, permitting a complete of 36 trailers.

Meanwhile, code enforcement instances involving journey trailers have additionally been on the rise, from simply 15 in 2021 to almost 50 instances up to now this 12 months.

Under present county guidelines, journey trailers are outlined as moveable, non permanent constructions lower than 36 toes lengthy, and are solely allowed by particular use allow in agricultural and residential districts.

The Board and employees are anticipated to proceed reviewing the difficulty and will suggest zoning ordinance adjustments within the coming months.