Why should you be allowed to break the law?

I aint the one with the trailer out there, but its an asinine law. You also cannot park within 10 feet of an alley or intersection, but have you ever seen that enforced? Some laws just don't make sense in this city. If someone was camping out on the street I would understand your complaint, but this is a trailer that would be used for moving someone's belongings or for a contractor to bring in equipment and materials. look around you theres hundreds of them throughout the city as we speak. Just because someone made your block not look pretty for maybe a day or two doesn't make you all high and mighty. If you're gonna report this, go around the city and report all the other trailers, all the people parked too close to intersections and alleys, and every other parking violation that doesn't get enforced do the the asinine nature of the law. Grow up and deal with it! I would be shocked if the city actually cared enough about this to ticket, tow, or remove the trailer for such a minor infraction, not to mention that they could also be permitted to park there! I know from when I moved in that you can contact the city, let them know what you've got, where you're moving, etc. and they will permit you to park there to do so. I believe the statute you are quoting applies to people not storing trailers on the street for extended periods, IE if you have an RV not parking it out in front of your house except the few weeks a year that you would use it.

Actually, the law is clear that any trailer of any size in a residential neighborhood...it is very broad. And yes, I have reported other similar issues within the Museum District. And yes, the police do respond to these and usually contact the offending owner first before a ticket is administered.

Regarding parking within 10 feet of an intersection or alley: yes, I have seen it enforced. Especially when it makes for a dangerous exit or turn. And it should be enforced more...much like many of the other city ordinances...that were intended to make the city safer, cleaner, and more inviting.

Without these ordinances, there are many trailer owners that would just leave their equipment on the street taking up already limited parking spots.

If you have a problem with the law, contact your City Council member...John Baliles lives a few blocks away...and have them change the law.

Why do you think you are above the law? Store the construction equipment on your personal property, but it is not the responsibility of other taxpayers to deal with your personal issues.

11/11/2013 - Thanks so much for communication with Richmond City government - this situation has been formally reported to Richmond City Police and an investigation into this matter has been setup for 2906 Floyd Ave - rtt

12/11/2013 - Service Review: Richmond Police (20020923639) noted as of 11/13/2013 that the trailer was gone upon arrival - case file closed -

We appreciate your communication that helps us in “Building The Best Richmond” together – rtt