RV, ATV, trailor storage regulations enforced

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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska --  With the many fishing and camping trips taken during the Alaska summer, Icemen may want to keep their boats, all-terrain vehicles and recreational vehicles in their driveways between trips, but 354th Fighter Wing policy outlines the guidelines which must be followed by base housing residents. 

The following guidelines apply to anyone living in base housing: 

Street and designated parking area - track, race or stock cars, un-mounted truck type campers or un-mounted camper shells, utility and special purpose vehicles will not be parked along roadways, curbsides or in designated vehicle parking areas or spaces.  Such vehicles will only be parked in the RV storage lot. 

RVs include:
Motor homes
Pull-behind camping trailers of any kind
Large overhead campers affixed to trucks
Boats with trailers
Boats without trailers in excess of 12 feet (not to include canoes) 

RVs - Housing residents will not park RVs in the housing area on a permanent basis. RVs must be parked in the installation RV lots. Occupants may have their RVs at their residence for 48 hours prior to a trip to load and 24 hours after a trip to unload. RVs may not be used for sleeping or cooking while parked in base housing areas. Any occupant leaving their RV parked at their residence will be ticketed. 

While loading and unloading prior to and after a trip, residents must park RVs in driveways if they have one and must avoid blocking sidewalk connectivity or protruding into the street. Where sidewalks exist, the end of the driveway is an extension of the sidewalk; sufficient room must be available to permit a pedestrian or cyclist to pass without entering the street. For residents who do not have driveways, RVs must be safely parked in parking spots or along the street during the loading and unloading periods. 

RVs may not be parked on seeded areas. 

Boats under 12 feet - Boats under 12-feet long and canoes may be stored in the back yard, inside the fence, out of direct sight and residents must maintain their yards. 

ATVs - Residents may keep ATVs in housing all year. The ATVs must be parked in the garage or driveway. They may be parked on snow-covered lawns (next to assigned housing units) after the ground is frozen. They must be arranged in a neat and orderly fashion when parked in housing. No haul trailers may be kept in the housing area outside the garage unless loading and unloading. 

Utility trailers - All haul and utility trailers must be parked in a garage or in the RV lot. They are not authorized in the housing area unless owner is in the process of loading or unloading. 

Snowmachines - Snowmachines must be stored in garages or the RV lot until the 354th Mission Support Group Commander gives the authorization to ride them on base. 

Snowmachines can then be parked in the driveway or on snow-covered, frozen lawns. They must be arranged in a neat and orderly fashion when parked in housing. 

Sole means of transportation - A motor home or pick-up truck with a camper may be permitted year-round when it is the sole means of family transportation. 

To obtain approval, submit an in-turn letter, containing your address, type of vehicle, length, license number and any appropriate information, through the following channels:
Unit commander, who must assess need for a waiver, determine whether vehicle is the sole means of transporta¬tion for the household and recommend approval or disapproval. 

Housing management, who will determine whether there is adequate space for the vehicle, recommends any alternatives available and recommend approval or disapproval. 

Pass and Registration, who will verify that the individual and his or her family members have no other vehicles registered. 

Mission Support Group commander, who will approve or disapprove, if approved, member will prominently display approved request in rear win¬dow of vehicle. Approval must be obtained annually and will expire Sept. 15 yearly. Renewal procedures will be the same as procedures for initial request. 

Icemen can store RVs in the RV storage lot. The lot is run by outdoor recreation and spaces can be rented for a monthly fee. The monthly fee is $5 for a single slot which is 10 feet by 20 feet and $10 for a double slot which is 10 feet by 40 feet," The fee can be paid to outdoor recreation which is located Iceman Falls Ski Lodge. Twenty-four hour access is available. Call outdoor recreation at 377-1232.