The Anchorage Assembly committee is considering a proposal that would make it illegal for people to camp overnight in commercial lots, such as those owned by companies like Fred Meyer.
The city passed land use regulations in 2014, but overlooked the issue of overnight camping. The result is that the law inadvertently allows the practice in commercial lots, which formerly had been prohibited.
The proposal was put forward by Elvi Gray-Jackson, the vice-chair of the Assembly, who said the established RV campgrounds are losing business when visitors instead choose to park in the other lots. One RV owner, Lottie Michael of the Golden Nugget RV Park, brought the issue to Gray-Jackson's attention, and told the Assembly she was one of those losing money when RV owners park elsewhere.
In her proposal, Gray-Jackson not only wants to stop the practice of campers parking in commercial lots, she also wants to license RV parks, and fine those who allow vehicles to camp overnight without the proper license. She also clarified that she is less concerned with people who park for one night than she is with campers who seem to stay for weeks at a time.
The Assembly might consider working with a flyer printing company on a mailer to the city's residents, explaining the proposal and asking for further input.
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