Proposed Zoning Code changes

by Kelly Costa

The first reading of an ordinance that would amend Staunton's Zoning Code was given at the city council meeting on Dec. 13. The potential changes refer to camping trailers at residences and mobile homes.

In part, the amended zoning code says that only one camping trailer will be allowed on one lot of a dwelling and can't be used as living quarters or a commercial office. Camping trailers and recreational vehicles can't be parked in a front yard except on a driveway and can't be parked on a public street for more than a seven-day period.

Mobile homes must be in an R-3 zoning dist...