The Ouray City Council voted Tuesday to allow local employees to live in recreational vehicles on private property for the summer and fall, in an attempt to create a quick solution to the city’s housing shortage.

The emergency ordinance takes effect Friday morning, and allows temporary camping in RVs within city limits through Nov. 19. Councilors capped the number of permits at 30, but said repeatedly they expect the actual number to be much lower, due in part to the requirements written into t...