New Franklin Findings and Declaration of Purpose ordinance (§ 240.010)
Chapter 240: Recreational Vehicles
In short: Why New Franklin limits living in RVs: they suit short stays, not long-term homes.
Added by Ordinance 817 (May 13, 2024). It is not in the city's printed code book yet. Read Ordinance 817
Text read by machine from the city's scanned copy; check the original for exact wording.
A. The Board of Aldermen has enacted this Chapter for the purpose of protecting the health and safety of the inhabitants of the City.
B. The Board finds that Recreational Vehicles, while suitable for short-term occupancy, are not appropriate for long-term occupation within the City due to design limitations and the lack of appropriate utilities for such purposes.
Official source: Ordinance 817 (PDF on the city site)
Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.