With the start of summer, the city of Albany is issuing its annual reminder to city residents concerning the laws that apply to where recreational vehicles may be parked.

City ordinances allow motor homes, travel trailers, boats, fifth-wheel trailers and other recreational vehicles to be parked on public rights-of-way for up to 48 hours with the consent of the adjacent property owner. Without that permission, vehicles may not remain on the street for more than 24 hours.

Any vehicle or combination of vehicles more than 23 feet long or 8 feet wide cannot be parked on a street, alley, public parking lot or parking strip between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. on weekdays or ever on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

Vehicles must not block traffic signs or a driver's clear view at intersections.

Albany ordinances allow camping in recreational vehicles on a front yard setback for up to 48 hours with the consent of the property owner. Residential property owners may allow someone to camp in a recreational vehicle on their property for up to seven days in a 90-day period.

Vehicles found parked illegally will be marked by Albany police and must be moved within 72 hours. If the vehicle is not moved, police will contact the registered owner by mail. The penalty for the violation is $100.

Vehicles that are not registered, have expired registrations or are stored on a street may be tagged as abandoned and could be towed. Owners are charged for the towing bill and vehicle storage fee along with the civil penalty.

Democrat-Herald