Regulation of Camping Trailers
The Municipality of West Nipissing has invited anyone who has concerns with the proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law regarding the regulation of Camping Trailers, Travel Trailers, Tent Trailers and Recreational Vehicles to submit them.
As an advocacy group, the CLCA will support anything that will protect the environment, particularly water quality and the ability of owners to enjoy the lake.
We find that the listed proposals address the majority of CLCA concerns, except potential licensing, inspection and enforcement.
While this proposal does indicate The Municipality of West Nipissing reserves a right to demand certain documentation, it does not address inspection that would provide knowledge required to monitor and enforce septic systems employed, trailer number limits, set backs from property lines etc.
The document while setting parameters seems to be missing any commitment by the Municipality to have an eye on what is going on or take action on complaints.
If this by-law is only setting parameters and not providing any proactive inspections by the Municipality, the by-law amendments do not go far enough to protect our community.
We would request that the issue of licensing be revisited and clearer language be included to address inspection and enforcement.
All residents/members who see a need from some controls with trailers are encouraged to participate.
Those unable to attend the public meeting can still have their say on this very important and timely matter by submitting comments via their website here: